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Erlin, Taiwan

Full City Profile

43,652 Population 843/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Erlin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area51.8 sq mi (134.1 km²)
Population Density843/sq mi
Coordinates23.9005°N, 120.3689°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.43"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,707 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 64 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 125 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 131 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 130 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 139 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 138 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 82 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 87 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 126 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 135 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 83 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 83 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 134 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 110 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 118 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 114 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 131 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 102 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 129 km
Sep 20, 1999 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 104 km
2025 Danas Category 2 17 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 35 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 145 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 134 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 204 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 97 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 156 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 197 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 245 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 259 km
2018 Maria Category 2 277 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 124 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 141 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 87 km
2016 Megi Category 4 17 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 268 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 26 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 3 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 276 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 65 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 122 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 148 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 123 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 136 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in

Erlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and November the driest (0.4").

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