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Banqiao, Taiwan
Full City Profile
551,221
Population
61,727/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Banqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 144 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 106.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 61,727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0143°N, 121.4672°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1781 | KAOHSIUNG | Unknown | 30.0 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 57 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 133 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 124 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 137 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 109 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 94 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 20 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
Banqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 106.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (5.6").