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Weather & Climate in Taungup, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taungup has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 175.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2,067.2 sq mi (5,354.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8561°N, 94.2408°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Nov 11, 1996 | 17 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | M6.0 | 97 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2010 | 87 km SSE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M5.2 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 81 km WSW of Pyay, Myanmar | M5.2 | 53 km | 26 km |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 155 km W of Pyay, Myanmar | M5.0 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 104 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 130 km SSE of Sittwe, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 18 km SE of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | M4.9 | 117 km | 104 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 66 km W of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.9 | 90 km | 44 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 117 km WSW of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 61 km | 47 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 36 km W of Pyay, Myanmar | M4.8 | 67 km | 52 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 98 km W of Pyay, Myanmar | M4.8 | 13 km | 35 km |
| Jul 25, 1990 | 77 km WNW of Hinthada, Myanmar | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 82 km W of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.8 | 60 km | 35 km |
| Feb 24, 2011 | 22 km NNW of Myaydo, Myanmar | M4.7 | 121 km | 84 km |
| Aug 2, 2006 | 40 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2018 | 11 km SE of Pyay, Myanmar | M4.7 | 113 km | 85 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 169 km S of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Thayetmyo, Myanmar | M4.6 | 84 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 5 | 132 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 278 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 116 km |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 118 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 289 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 3 | 104 mph | 191 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 78 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 12.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 41.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 47.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 42.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 19.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in |
Taungup has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 175.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (47.6") and January the driest (0.1").