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Weather & Climate in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nay Pyi Taw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 2,723.7 sq mi (7,054.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7450°N, 96.1297°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 21, 2003 | 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M6.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1996 | 17 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | M6.0 | 126 km | 80 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.6 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 84 km | 34 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 69 km | 11 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 75 km | 25 km |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar | M5.1 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 26 km NW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.0 | 95 km | 102 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 18 km SE of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | M4.9 | 107 km | 104 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 29 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 228 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 3 | 115 mph | 153 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 40 mph | 267 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 300 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
Nay Pyi Taw has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 71°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.1").