Kanbalu weather in December
In December, Kanbalu sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.1 wet days and about 10.6 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 78% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of December to 10 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kanbalu's 3rd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kanbalu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min
- 6:47 AM – 5:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 24%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.91 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.5
- out of 10
Kanbalu is human settlement in Myanmar.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Kanbalu reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 17 |
| 2 | 28 | 17 |
| 3 | 28 | 17 |
| 4 | 28 | 17 |
| 5 | 28 | 17 |
| 6 | 28 | 17 |
| 7 | 28 | 17 |
| 8 | 28 | 17 |
| 9 | 27 | 17 |
| 10 | 27 | 16 |
| 11 | 27 | 16 |
| 12 | 27 | 16 |
| 13 | 27 | 16 |
| 14 | 27 | 16 |
| 15 | 27 | 16 |
| 16 | 27 | 16 |
| 17 | 27 | 16 |
| 18 | 27 | 16 |
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| 24 | 27 | 15 |
| 25 | 27 | 15 |
| 26 | 27 | 15 |
| 27 | 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 27 | 15 |
| 29 | 27 | 15 |
| 30 | 27 | 15 |
| 31 | 27 | 15 |
How December really feels in Kanbalu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kanbalu weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 15° | 6 | 1.1 | 10.7 | 8.4 |
| Feb | 31° / 17° | 5 | 1.2 | 11.2 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 35° / 21° | 11 | 1.7 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 37° / 25° | 28 | 5.6 | 12.5 | 1.7 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 217 | 19.2 | 13.1 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 33° / 26° | 206 | 24.2 | 13.4 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 33° / 26° | 196 | 24.8 | 13.3 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 32° / 26° | 226 | 26.4 | 12.8 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 262 | 25.6 | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 191 | 19.6 | 11.5 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 29° / 20° | 38 | 4.7 | 10.9 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 27° / 16° | 7 | 1.1 | 10.6 | 8.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 78% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 8% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 |
| Cloudier (%) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 86 | 14 |
| 4 | 86 | 14 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 |
| 6 | 86 | 14 |
| 7 | 86 | 14 |
| 8 | 86 | 14 |
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| 10 | 86 | 14 |
| 11 | 86 | 14 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 87 | 13 |
| 15 | 87 | 13 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 88 | 12 |
| 23 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 |
| 25 | 87 | 13 |
| 26 | 86 | 14 |
| 27 | 86 | 14 |
| 28 | 86 | 14 |
| 29 | 86 | 14 |
| 30 | 87 | 13 |
| 31 | 87 | 13 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kanbalu gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 4% and peaks near 6% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 3 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 44% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 9% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable (%) | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 |
| Humid (%) | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 10 | 63 | 24 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 64 | 22 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 64 | 20 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 65 | 19 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 17 | 65 | 17 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 19 | 64 | 16 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 21 | 62 | 15 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 23 | 63 | 13 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 26 | 61 | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 28 | 60 | 11 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 31 | 58 | 10 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 33 | 57 | 9 | 0 |
| 13 | 2 | 36 | 53 | 9 | 0 |
| 14 | 2 | 39 | 51 | 8 | 0 |
| 15 | 2 | 42 | 49 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 3 | 44 | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| 17 | 3 | 47 | 43 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | 4 | 50 | 41 | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | 4 | 53 | 38 | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | 5 | 55 | 36 | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | 6 | 57 | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| 22 | 7 | 58 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | 8 | 60 | 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | 9 | 61 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | 10 | 61 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | 11 | 62 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | 12 | 63 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | 13 | 63 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 29 | 14 | 63 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | 14 | 64 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 | 15 | 63 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 6 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of December to 10 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:37 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 5:18 PM to 5:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7 | 6:37 | 5:18 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 6:38 | 5:18 |
| 3 | 10.7 | 6:39 | 5:18 |
| 4 | 10.6 | 6:39 | 5:18 |
| 5 | 10.6 | 6:40 | 5:18 |
| 6 | 10.6 | 6:41 | 5:19 |
| 7 | 10.6 | 6:41 | 5:19 |
| 8 | 10.6 | 6:42 | 5:19 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 6:43 | 5:19 |
| 10 | 10.6 | 6:43 | 5:20 |
| 11 | 10.6 | 6:44 | 5:20 |
| 12 | 10.6 | 6:44 | 5:20 |
| 13 | 10.6 | 6:45 | 5:20 |
| 14 | 10.6 | 6:46 | 5:21 |
| 15 | 10.6 | 6:46 | 5:21 |
| 16 | 10.6 | 6:47 | 5:22 |
| 17 | 10.6 | 6:47 | 5:22 |
| 18 | 10.6 | 6:48 | 5:22 |
| 19 | 10.6 | 6:48 | 5:23 |
| 20 | 10.6 | 6:49 | 5:23 |
| 21 | 10.6 | 6:49 | 5:24 |
| 22 | 10.6 | 6:50 | 5:24 |
| 23 | 10.6 | 6:50 | 5:25 |
| 24 | 10.6 | 6:51 | 5:25 |
| 25 | 10.6 | 6:51 | 5:26 |
| 26 | 10.6 | 6:52 | 5:26 |
| 27 | 10.6 | 6:52 | 5:27 |
| 28 | 10.6 | 6:52 | 5:27 |
| 29 | 10.6 | 6:53 | 5:28 |
| 30 | 10.6 | 6:53 | 5:28 |
| 31 | 10.6 | 6:53 | 5:29 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.91 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.87 kWh/m² to a high of 6.48 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 3.91 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 27 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 28 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kanbalu
None of Kanbalu's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kanbalu's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Kanbalu?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Kanbalu for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kanbalu in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kanbalu sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 16°C. Pack light clothes.
UV index in Kanbalu in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kanbalu peaks around July 19 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Kanbalu in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kanbalu is worst in March — around 84 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 6.5× the cleanest month (October, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 22 | 39 | 84 | 48 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 39 | Poor |
| Mar | 84 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 48 | Poor |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Kanbalu?
Kanbalu sits at 23.2°N, 95.5°E, 177 m above sea level, in Myanmar. The nearest listed city is Ye-u, 49 km away.
Topography around Kanbalu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kanbalu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kanbalu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 32 m around an average of 172 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 211 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,758 m.
The land around Kanbalu is covered by cropland (48%) and grassland (28%) within 3 km, cropland (63%) and grassland (26%) within 16 km, and cropland (43%) and trees (42%) within 80 km.
Myanmar travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / C / D / F / G / I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,489
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 60%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.6
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 444
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kanbalu (23.2033°, 95.5169°, elevation 177 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).