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Weather & Climate in Namhkam, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Namhkam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 291.0 sq mi (753.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.8334°N, 97.6798°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 94 km | 21 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 58 km NNW of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 99 km | 31 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1999 | 62 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.6 | 77 km | 52 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 39 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.6 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 112 km NNE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.6 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 89 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.6 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 58 km N of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 142 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 88 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.5 | 91 km | 36 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 61 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 2009 | 90 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.5 | 123 km | 44 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 | — | 209 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Namhkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.4").