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Weather & Climate in Papun, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 1,099.0 sq mi (2,846.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0621°N, 97.4423°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 16, 1995 | 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M6.1 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M6.0 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M5.8 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.2 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.1 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.0 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 30 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2018 | 19 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar | M4.8 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2018 | 38 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 44 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 34 km W of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2018 | 31 km SW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2018 | 38 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 3 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | - | 211 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 165 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MYANMAR COAST | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 500 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 18.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
Papun has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.7") and January the driest (0.2").