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Chishang, Taiwan

Full City Profile

7,978 Population 221/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Chishang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates23.1250°N, 121.2167°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.6"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,503 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 76 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 88 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 13 km
Sep 5, 1996 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.8 140 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 50 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 79 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 68 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 20 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 119 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 39 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 66 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 85 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 67 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 121 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 80 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 148 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 50 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 49 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 98 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 68 km
2025 Danas Category 2 105 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 9 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 102 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 72 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 131 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 38 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 230 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 88 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 176 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 155 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 157 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 70 km
2016 Megi Category 4 100 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 187 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 120 km
2015 Goni Category 3 213 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 100 km
2015 Noul Category 3 191 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 1 100 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 85 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m — 40 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 94 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 90 km
1996 TAIWAN REGION Earthquake 0.1 m — 140 km
1978 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m — 99 km
1972 E. TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 131 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m — 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
May 74°F (24°C) 9.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 14.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 14.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in

Chishang has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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