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Weather & Climate in Meiktila, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meiktila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 297.6 sq mi (770.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8778°N, 95.8584°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake | M7.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M6.8 | 134 km | 82 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M6.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M5.7 | 123 km | 84 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.6 | 132 km | 97 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.4 | 145 km | 138 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 147 km | 113 km |
| Jul 27, 1996 | 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.2 | 119 km | 110 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1996 | 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 126 km | 102 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 108 km | 131 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.0 | 128 km | 102 km |
| Jul 17, 2005 | 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.0 | 92 km | 120 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 29 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 11 km WSW of Sagaing, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 13 km NE of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 174 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | — | 267 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 300 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 40 mph | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 63 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 89°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Meiktila has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 71°F in December to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (0.1").