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Weather & Climate in Lawksawk, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lawksawk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,084 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,084 ft (940 m) |
| Area | 296.8 sq mi (768.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2481°N, 96.8673°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake | M7.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 11 km WSW of Sagaing, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 13 km NE of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 20 km ENE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 15 km NW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 83 km ENE of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 20 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 12 km NNW of Yamethin, Myanmar | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 31 km NNW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 9 km WSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 15 km WNW of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 15 km SE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 7 km NNE of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 64 km ESE of Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar | M4.5 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 19 km W of Yamethin, Myanmar | M4.5 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 20 km SW of Yamethin, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 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 |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 1 | 63 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 17.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 17.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
Lawksawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.2") and January the driest (0.1").