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Weather & Climate in Wakema, Myanmar

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

Wakema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area787.5 sq mi (2,039.7 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates16.6033°N, 95.1828°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 112 km 15 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 115 km 15 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 101 km 13 km
Jun 1, 2022 90 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar M5.2 137 km 26 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 58 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 124 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2009 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.1 143 km 8 km
Jan 21, 2009 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.0 140 km 35 km
Mar 3, 2020 104 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.9 147 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2004 77 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.9 124 km 34 km
Apr 2, 2025 85 km S of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 130 km 10 km
Apr 29, 2024 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.8 133 km 10 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 50 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2003 3 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.8 55 km 33 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 115 km 10 km
Jul 25, 1990 77 km WNW of Hinthada, Myanmar M4.8 140 km 33 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 58 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 139 km 10 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 54 km 22 km
Feb 11, 2020 105 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.6 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 104 mph 46 km
2006 Mala Category 4 115 mph 123 km
1999 Unnamed Category 1 52 mph 280 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 40 mph 270 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 132 mph 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 10.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 18.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.0 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 19.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Wakema has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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