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Weather & Climate in Pèkon, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pèkon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,943 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 1,244.5 sq mi (3,223.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8677°N, 97.0067°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar | M5.1 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 26 km NW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 29 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 137 km | 38 km |
| Mar 7, 2018 | 22 km WNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 36 km E of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 49 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 35 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.8 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 29 km ESE of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 34 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 9 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 37 km NNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2003 | 8 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 2 | 104 mph | 220 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
Pèkon has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (0.1").