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Weather & Climate in Putao, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Putao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 150.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 3,054.7 sq mi (7,911.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.3526°N, 97.4004°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 7, 2000 | 83 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M6.3 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 6 km ESE of Sarupathar, India | M5.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 33 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.7 | 107 km | 69 km |
| Dec 12, 1995 | 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 47 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 76 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2019 | 68 km SSE of Tezu, India | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 106 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.0 | 33 km | 35 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 57 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M5.0 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 30 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 107 km SSE of Hayuliang, India | M4.9 | 45 km | 39 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 86 km NE of Sarupathar, India | M4.9 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1991 | 60 km NW of Sarupathar, India | M4.9 | 123 km | 84 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 55 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 53 km NNE of Sarupathar, India | M4.8 | 87 km | 36 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 6 km WNW of Sarupathar, India | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 1993 | 83 km SE of Hayuliang, India | M4.7 | 33 km | 59 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 51 km NW of Sarupathar, India | M4.7 | 130 km | 89 km |
| Nov 3, 1990 | 60 km SSE of Hayuliang, India | M4.7 | 68 km | 42 km |
| Mar 12, 2008 | 104 km N of Sarupathar, India | M4.7 | 49 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 27.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 37.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 34.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 23.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Putao has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 55°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 150.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (37.5") and January the driest (0.7").