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Weather & Climate in Yamethin, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yamethin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 961.5 sq mi (2,490.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4319°N, 96.1388°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M6.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M5.7 | 140 km | 84 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.6 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar | M5.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.0 | 112 km | 102 km |
| Jul 17, 2005 | 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.0 | 136 km | 120 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 29 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2018 | 22 km WNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 49 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 147 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 281 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 204 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | - | 225 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 40 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in |
Yamethin has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 71°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.1").