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Weather & Climate in Taungoo, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taungoo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 747.1 sq mi (1,935.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9429°N, 96.4341°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 21, 2003 | 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M6.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1995 | 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M6.1 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M6.0 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M5.8 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.6 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 18 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.2 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 80 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 80 km | 11 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar | M5.1 | 69 km | 19 km |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar | M5.1 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 26 km NW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 26 km | 9 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 92 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 2 | 92 mph | 254 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 110 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 167 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 16.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in |
Taungoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 73°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 84.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.9") and February the driest (0.0").