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Weather & Climate in Pathein, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pathein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 114.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 304.9 sq mi (789.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7792°N, 94.7321°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 1, 1991 | 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar | M5.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 90 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar | M5.2 | 90 km | 26 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 117 km WSW of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 77 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.9 | 78 km | 34 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 104 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.8 | 3 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1990 | 77 km WNW of Hinthada, Myanmar | M4.8 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar | M4.7 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2010 | 49 km SSW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 29 km S of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.6 | 150 km | 74 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 31 km SSE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2020 | 105 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 42 km S of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.6 | 42 km | 34 km |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 31 km SSE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 30 km WSW of Mawlamyinegyunn, Myanmar | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 137 km SW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 296 km |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 4 | 104 mph | 85 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 76 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 52 mph | 243 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 226 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 69 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 24.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 25.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 25.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in |
Pathein has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 114.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.6") and January the driest (0.1").