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Weather & Climate in Sagaing, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sagaing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 295.5 sq mi (765.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8787°N, 95.9797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
188 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake | M7.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 51 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M6.8 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 21 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.8 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Sep 20, 2013 | 48 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.7 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 64 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 140 km | 28 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.5 | 138 km | 134 km |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 44 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2019 | 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.4 | 113 km | 138 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 52 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.2 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jul 27, 1996 | 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.2 | 137 km | 110 km |
| Jul 8, 1996 | 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 123 km | 102 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 126 km | 131 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 28 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2013 | 49 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 43 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2005 | 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.0 | 141 km | 120 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 40 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Sagaing has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.0").