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Donggang, Taiwan

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47,746 Population 3,277/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Donggang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.7 km²)
Population Density3,277/sq mi
Coordinates22.4652°N, 120.4493°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.6"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 24.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,142 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 118 km
Sep 5, 1996 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.8 125 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 123 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 116 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 55 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 149 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 62 km
May 19, 2004 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.2 111 km
Feb 13, 2015 Taiwan region M6.2 102 km
Apr 1, 2006 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.1 96 km
Apr 23, 2008 121 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.0 129 km
Jan 20, 2025 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.0 80 km
Oct 22, 1999 7 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan M5.9 109 km
Feb 26, 2012 50 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan M5.9 50 km
Sep 18, 2022 80 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M5.9 120 km
Apr 15, 2006 99 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M5.9 101 km
Sep 11, 1990 53 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan M5.8 54 km
Oct 6, 2016 99 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan M5.8 103 km
Sep 22, 1999 39 km SSE of Puli, Taiwan M5.8 149 km
May 27, 1995 100 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M5.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 51 km
2025 Danas Category 2 104 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 112 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 16 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 180 km
2024 Usagi Category 1 244 km
2023 Saola Category 5 213 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 52 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 39 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 142 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 150 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 236 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 254 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 253 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 54 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 22 km
2016 Megi Category 4 171 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 276 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 182 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 160 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 144 km
2006 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 2 75 km
1996 TAIWAN REGION Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
1978 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 16.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 20.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 24.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest

Donggang has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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