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Weather & Climate in Shan Te Gyi Upper, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shan Te Gyi Upper has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 788.1 sq mi (2,041.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0374°N, 96.3029°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 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 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M5.8 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M5.7 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar | M5.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.0 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2018 | 49 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar | M4.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar | M4.8 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 46 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2018 | 38 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M4.7 | 136 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 4 | 104 mph | 50 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 183 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 61 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 | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 22.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 23.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 24.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 16.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
Shan Te Gyi Upper has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 111.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.3") and January the driest (0.1").