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Weather & Climate in Myitkyina, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Myitkyina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 287.7 sq mi (745.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3833°N, 97.3964°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
187 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jan 11, 1994 | 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M6.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 75 km SSW of Sarupathar, India | M5.9 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 6 km ESE of Sarupathar, India | M5.9 | 104 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2023 | 121 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Dec 30, 1997 | 79 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 33 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.7 | 132 km | 69 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 117 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 82 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.2 | 82 km | 53 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 84 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.2 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 47 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 49 km WSW of Sarupathar, India | M5.1 | 134 km | 56 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 87 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 87 km | 31 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 106 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 57 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.0 | 149 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 17 mph | 183 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 18.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 22.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in |
Myitkyina has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.4") and January the driest (0.5").