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Caotun, Taiwan
Full City Profile
96,838
Population
2,268/sq mi density
351 ft
Elevation
107 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Caotun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 42.7 sq mi (110.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9770°N, 120.6877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 32 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 91 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 127 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 91 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 105 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 15.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 16.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in |
Caotun has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.5") and November the driest (0.8").