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Chaozhou, Taiwan

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53,338 Population 3,051/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Chaozhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area17.5 sq mi (45.3 km²)
Population Density3,051/sq mi
Coordinates22.5499°N, 120.5407°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.9"
210% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 31.42"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 143 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 105 km
Sep 5, 1996 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.8 122 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 144 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 146 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 110 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 146 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 44 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 103 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 49 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 137 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 148 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 136 km
Feb 13, 2015 Taiwan region M6.2 92 km
May 19, 2004 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.2 100 km
Apr 1, 2006 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.1 84 km
Sep 20, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.1 149 km
Jan 20, 2025 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.0 70 km
Apr 23, 2008 121 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.0 117 km
Jan 25, 2007 136 km ENE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 39 km
2025 Danas Category 2 100 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 99 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 16 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 166 km
2024 Usagi Category 1 254 km
2023 Saola Category 5 224 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 63 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 45 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 153 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 143 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 243 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 244 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 240 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 66 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 8 km
2016 Megi Category 4 161 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 265 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 172 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 130 km
2006 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 2 84 km
1996 TAIWAN REGION Earthquake 0.1 m 122 km
1978 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 18.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 26.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 31.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest

Chaozhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (31.4") and December the driest (0.6").

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