Loikaw weather in January
In January, Loikaw sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 15 mm of rain across 1.9 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 48 min at the start of January to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Loikaw's 3rd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Loikaw's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 15 mm
- 1.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min
- 6:43 AM – 5:38 PM
- Cloud cover
- 24%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.2
- out of 10
Loikaw is capital settlement of Kayah State, Myanmar.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical January day in Loikaw reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 15°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, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and about 3°C cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 13 |
| 2 | 26 | 13 |
| 3 | 26 | 13 |
| 4 | 26 | 13 |
| 5 | 27 | 13 |
| 6 | 27 | 13 |
| 7 | 27 | 13 |
| 8 | 27 | 13 |
| 9 | 27 | 12 |
| 10 | 27 | 12 |
| 11 | 27 | 12 |
| 12 | 27 | 12 |
| 13 | 27 | 12 |
| 14 | 27 | 12 |
| 15 | 27 | 12 |
| 16 | 27 | 12 |
| 17 | 27 | 12 |
| 18 | 28 | 12 |
| 19 | 28 | 12 |
| 20 | 28 | 12 |
| 21 | 28 | 12 |
| 22 | 28 | 12 |
| 23 | 28 | 12 |
| 24 | 28 | 12 |
| 25 | 28 | 12 |
| 26 | 28 | 12 |
| 27 | 28 | 12 |
| 28 | 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 28 | 12 |
| 30 | 29 | 12 |
| 31 | 29 | 12 |
How January really feels in Loikaw
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January 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.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Loikaw weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 12° | 15 | 1.9 | 10.9 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 30° / 13° | 5 | 0.8 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 33° / 16° | 14 | 2 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 34° / 20° | 52 | 7.6 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| May | 31° / 21° | 184 | 20.9 | 12.9 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 241 | 27 | 13.2 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 282 | 28.7 | 13.1 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 294 | 29.1 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 29° / 21° | 220 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 29° / 20° | 116 | 18.9 | 11.5 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 17° | 33 | 6.2 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 26° / 14° | 14 | 3 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 76% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 91 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 81 | 19 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 81 | 19 |
| 6 | 82 | 18 |
| 7 | 82 | 18 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 82 | 18 |
| 10 | 82 | 18 |
| 11 | 84 | 16 |
| 12 | 84 | 16 |
| 13 | 85 | 15 |
| 14 | 86 | 14 |
| 15 | 87 | 13 |
| 16 | 88 | 12 |
| 17 | 89 | 11 |
| 18 | 89 | 11 |
| 19 | 90 | 10 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 91 | 9 |
| 23 | 91 | 9 |
| 24 | 91 | 9 |
| 25 | 91 | 9 |
| 26 | 91 | 9 |
| 27 | 91 | 9 |
| 28 | 91 | 9 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 |
| 30 | 91 | 9 |
| 31 | 91 | 9 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Loikaw gets around 15 mm of rain over 1.9 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 8% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 7 |
| 12 | 7 |
| 13 | 7 |
| 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 5 |
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 4 |
| 21 | 4 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 4 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 4 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 63% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Comfortable (%) | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 35 | 13 | 2 |
| 2 | 51 | 34 | 13 | 2 |
| 3 | 51 | 34 | 13 | 2 |
| 4 | 51 | 34 | 13 | 2 |
| 5 | 52 | 33 | 13 | 2 |
| 6 | 53 | 33 | 12 | 2 |
| 7 | 54 | 32 | 12 | 2 |
| 8 | 55 | 32 | 11 | 2 |
| 9 | 56 | 31 | 11 | 2 |
| 10 | 57 | 31 | 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 59 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| 12 | 61 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 | 61 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| 14 | 63 | 29 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 | 64 | 29 | 6 | 1 |
| 16 | 65 | 28 | 6 | 1 |
| 17 | 67 | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | 68 | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | 69 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | 69 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | 70 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | 70 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | 70 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | 70 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | 70 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | 70 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | 71 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | 70 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| 29 | 71 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 | 71 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 | 71 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 10 h 48 min at the start of January to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:41 AM, and sunset from 5:29 PM to 5:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.8 | 6:39 | 5:29 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 6:40 | 5:30 |
| 3 | 10.8 | 6:40 | 5:30 |
| 4 | 10.8 | 6:40 | 5:31 |
| 5 | 10.8 | 6:41 | 5:32 |
| 6 | 10.9 | 6:41 | 5:32 |
| 7 | 10.9 | 6:41 | 5:33 |
| 8 | 10.9 | 6:41 | 5:33 |
| 9 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:34 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:35 |
| 11 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:35 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:36 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:36 |
| 14 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:37 |
| 15 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:38 |
| 16 | 10.9 | 6:43 | 5:38 |
| 17 | 10.9 | 6:43 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:43 | 5:40 |
| 19 | 11.0 | 6:43 | 5:40 |
| 20 | 11.0 | 6:43 | 5:41 |
| 21 | 11.0 | 6:43 | 5:42 |
| 22 | 11.0 | 6:43 | 5:42 |
| 23 | 11.0 | 6:43 | 5:43 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 6:42 | 5:43 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 6:42 | 5:44 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 6:42 | 5:45 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:42 | 5:45 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 6:42 | 5:46 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:42 | 5:46 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:42 | 5:47 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:41 | 5:48 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.99 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.81 kWh/m² to a high of 6.67 kWh/m² in April across the year — January's 4.99 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Loikaw
None of Loikaw's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Loikaw's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Loikaw?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Loikaw for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Loikaw in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Loikaw sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 12°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Loikaw in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Loikaw peaks around August 11 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 7 (very 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) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Loikaw in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Loikaw is worst in March — around 181 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 25.5× the cleanest month (November, 7 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) | 18 | 48 | 181 | 76 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 48 | Poor |
| Mar | 181 | Very unhealthy |
| Apr | 76 | Unhealthy |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 9 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Loikaw?
Loikaw sits at 19.7°N, 97.2°E, 893 m above sea level, in Myanmar. The nearest listed city is Pèkon, 30 km away.
Topography around Loikaw
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Loikaw.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Loikaw has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 76 m around an average of 887 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 665 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,024 m.
The land around Loikaw is covered by artificial surfaces (38%), cropland (27%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, cropland (58%) and grassland (25%) within 16 km, and trees (64%) and grassland (20%) 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 Loikaw (19.678°, 97.2097°, elevation 893 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).