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Citong, Taiwan

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24,998 Population 1,044/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Citong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area23.9 sq mi (62.0 km²)
Population Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates23.7575°N, 120.4997°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.50"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,965 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 49 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 112 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 110 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 121 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 115 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 117 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 67 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 126 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 92 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 68 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 113 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 74 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 63 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 125 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 84 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 98 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 117 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 112 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 97 km
Sep 20, 1999 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 76 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 96 km
2025 Danas Category 2 5 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 20 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 129 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 124 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 191 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 95 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 166 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 181 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 253 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 244 km
2018 Maria Category 2 289 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 133 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 140 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 80 km
2016 Megi Category 4 27 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 256 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 38 km
2015 Noul Category 3 288 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 19 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 58 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 108 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 128 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 110 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 122 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Citong has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and November the driest (0.5").

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