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Weather & Climate in Thayetmyo, Myanmar

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Thayetmyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area395.3 sq mi (1,023.9 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates19.3208°N, 95.1827°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 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 84 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 141 km 9 km
Nov 11, 1996 17 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar M6.0 18 km 80 km
Sep 21, 2009 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.7 127 km 84 km
Jul 30, 2007 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.6 45 km 14 km
Apr 11, 2013 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.5 47 km 10 km
Oct 28, 1992 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.4 120 km 34 km
Apr 3, 2013 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.4 50 km 6 km
Oct 30, 2003 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.3 80 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 129 km 10 km
Aug 18, 2019 81 km WSW of Pyay, Myanmar M5.2 116 km 26 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 142 km 10 km
Nov 22, 1992 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.2 146 km 68 km
Jul 3, 2022 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 43 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2013 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 60 km 11 km
Mar 9, 2014 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 58 km 25 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 147 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 146 km 19 km
Mar 29, 2025 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 102 km 10 km
Jan 23, 1995 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar M5.1 109 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 115 mph 267 km
2010 Giri Category 4 121 mph 185 km
2006 Mala Category 3 115 mph 97 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 104 mph 235 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 40 mph 203 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 40 mph 190 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 132 mph 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 4.9 in
June 83°F (29°C) 6.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Thayetmyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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