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Weather & Climate in Zigon, Myanmar

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

Zigon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area165.0 sq mi (427.3 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates18.3356°N, 95.6215°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 101 km 11 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 48 km 9 km
Nov 11, 1996 17 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar M6.0 128 km 80 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 93 km 12 km
Jul 30, 2007 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.6 109 km 14 km
Apr 11, 2013 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.5 103 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2013 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.4 99 km 6 km
Oct 28, 1992 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.4 102 km 34 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 64 km 18 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 37 km 10 km
Aug 18, 2019 81 km WSW of Pyay, Myanmar M5.2 115 km 26 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 59 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 55 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2013 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 102 km 11 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 56 km 19 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 112 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2014 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 96 km 25 km
Jan 23, 1995 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar M5.1 142 km 33 km
Jul 21, 2015 26 km NW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.0 105 km 9 km
Jul 31, 2007 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.0 100 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
2010 Giri Category 4 121 mph 271 km
2008 Nargis Category 4 104 mph 186 km
2006 Mala Category 4 115 mph 22 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 40 mph 214 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 132 mph 101 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 500 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.8 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 6.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Zigon has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 72°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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