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Daxi, Taiwan

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94,222 Population 6,009/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Daxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²)
Population Density6,009/sq mi
Coordinates24.8837°N, 121.2904°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"
132% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,314 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 128 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 121 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 112 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 134 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 128 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 91 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 125 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 128 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 75 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 129 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 96 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 116 km
May 31, 2016 Taiwan region M6.4 147 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 113 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 146 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 129 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 130 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 145 km
Jan 3, 2022 66 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 138 km
Feb 23, 1995 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

93 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 145 km
2025 Podul Category 1 232 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 23 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 137 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 270 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 222 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 263 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 273 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 108 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 185 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 267 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 153 km
2018 Maria Category 2 159 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 39 km
2016 Megi Category 4 93 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 156 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 284 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 229 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 78 km
2015 Goni Category 3 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 1 103 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 80 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 122 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 113 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 127 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 112 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 98 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 42 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
March 62°F (16°C) 8.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 9.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest

Daxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (3.4").

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