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Buzi, Taiwan

Full City Profile

40,467 Population 2,162/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Buzi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Population Density2,162/sq mi
Coordinates24.2101°N, 120.5725°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.9"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.52"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,895 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 64 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 112 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 143 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 120 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 140 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 79 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 149 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 142 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 113 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 81 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 111 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 115 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 139 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 100 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 78 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 134 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 146 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 113 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 112 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

90 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 143 km
2025 Danas Category 2 46 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 94 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 50 km
2024 Krathon Category 3 180 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 242 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 137 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 180 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 181 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 284 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 273 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 240 km
2018 Maria Category 2 238 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 84 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 180 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 127 km
2016 Megi Category 4 25 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 242 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 14 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 49 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 110 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 107 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 123 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 120 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 9.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
December 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in

Buzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 59°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and November the driest (0.7").

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