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Weather & Climate in Monywa, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monywa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 295.0 sq mi (764.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.1086°N, 95.1358°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
393 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake | M7.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M6.9 | 113 km | 136 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M6.8 | 144 km | 82 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 51 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M6.8 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1994 | 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.8 | 136 km | 34 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 21 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.8 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 48 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.7 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar | M5.7 | 126 km | 75 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.6 | 143 km | 97 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.5 | 52 km | 134 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 68 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M5.5 | 118 km | 102 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 64 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 44 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.4 | 42 km | 138 km |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1997 | 86 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.3 | 87 km | 97 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 130 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 107 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 184 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 268 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 2 | - | 220 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 52 mph | 233 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 35 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Monywa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 70°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.0").