Danshui, Taiwan
Full City Profile
209,298
Population
7,672/sq mi density
56 ft
Elevation
17 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Danshui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 116.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 27.3 sq mi (70.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1720°N, 121.4429°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 138 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 51 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 142 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 124 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 11 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in |
Danshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 116.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.7") and July the driest (7.2").