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Weather & Climate in Taunggyi, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taunggyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,692 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,692 ft (1,430 m) |
| Area | 297.7 sq mi (771.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7892°N, 97.0378°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 36 km E of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 35 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.8 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 83 km ENE of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 9 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 131 km E of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2003 | 37 km NNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 20 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 20 km ENE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2020 | 12 km NNW of Yamethin, Myanmar | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 9 km WSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2002 | 135 km ENE of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 20 km SW of Yamethin, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 22 km SSE of Yamethin, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 19 km W of Yamethin, Myanmar | M4.5 | 119 km | 23 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 15 km SE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2020 | 64 km ESE of Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar | M4.5 | 111 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 1 | 63 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 11.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Taunggyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.2").