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Weather & Climate in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pyin Oo Lwin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Area | 295.2 sq mi (764.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.0350°N, 96.4568°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake | M7.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 51 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M6.8 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 21 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.8 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 48 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.7 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 44 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 64 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 52 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.2 | 121 km | 12 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 28 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2013 | 49 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 49 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 43 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 13 km NE of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 39 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 2012 | 32 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M4.9 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 18 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M4.9 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 11 km WSW of Sagaing, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 64 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 |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 1 | 69 mph | 243 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 17 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in |
Pyin Oo Lwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.1").