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Weather & Climate in Thaton, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thaton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 180.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 304.7 sq mi (789.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9187°N, 97.3700°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 70 km S of Thongwa, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1998 | 33 km N of Yangon, Myanmar | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 73 km S of Thongwa, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.5 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Thongwa, Myanmar | M4.4 | 103 km | 51 km |
| Aug 18, 2002 | 68 km ENE of Kyaikto, Myanmar | M4.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 42 km SSE of Syriam, Myanmar | M4.3 | 124 km | 68 km |
| Feb 4, 2018 | 77 km ESE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1996 | 32 km NNE of Bago, Myanmar | M4.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1996 | 36 km SSE of Kanbe, Myanmar | M4.1 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 90 km S of Thongwa, Myanmar | M3.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 29 km NW of Yangon, Myanmar | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 3 km SSE of Yangon, Myanmar | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 25 km NNE of Yangon, Myanmar | M3.1 | 117 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 3 | 104 mph | 148 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | - | 265 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 132 mph | 159 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 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 19.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 35.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 43.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 42.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 25.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Thaton has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 180.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (43.1") and January the driest (0.2").