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Weather & Climate in Lashio, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lashio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,772 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 90,972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.9359°N, 97.7498°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 23, 1992 | 126 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M6.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 130 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M6.1 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 146 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2007 | 111 km SSE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 133 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 134 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 89 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.6 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 112 km NNE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.6 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 64 km ESE of Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar | M4.5 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 116 km SE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.5 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 142 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1992 | 106 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.4 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2018 | 125 km ESE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1993 | 140 km E of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2018 | 98 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.3 | 99 km | 28 km |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 6 km NE of Zhangfeng, China | M4.3 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 60 km SW of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.3 | 147 km | 85 km |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 144 km SSE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 73 km ESE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.2 | 132 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
Lashio has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.2").