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Weather & Climate in Panglong, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Panglong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 1,350.5 sq mi (3,497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1005°N, 98.3126°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 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 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 102 km | 40 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 73 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 116 km | 39 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 40 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 76 km | 31 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 128 km SW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 145 km WSW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 37 km |
| May 31, 2011 | Myanmar-China border region | M4.7 | 117 km | 35 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 | - | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Panglong has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and January the driest (0.4").