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Weather & Climate in Pyu, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pyu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 1,426.4 sq mi (3,694.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4813°N, 96.4374°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 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 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M6.0 | 41 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M5.8 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.6 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 61 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.2 | 24 km | 18 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.1 | 32 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar | M5.1 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.0 | 34 km | 17 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 4 | 104 mph | 203 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 99 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 299 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 119 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 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 18.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 21.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 20.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in |
Pyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 72°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.0") and February the driest (0.1").