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Hengchun, Taiwan

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29,702 Population 353/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Hengchun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area84.1 sq mi (217.8 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates22.0042°N, 120.7439°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.2"
161% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.95"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,155 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 M6.9 140 km
Sep 5, 1996 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.8 79 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 142 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 105 km
Mar 26, 1991 113 km ESE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.3 113 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 102 km
Jul 13, 2008 105 km NW of Basco, Philippines M6.2 118 km
May 19, 2004 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.2 107 km
Feb 13, 2015 Taiwan region M6.2 100 km
Dec 10, 1993 88 km NW of Basco, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Apr 1, 2006 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.1 111 km
Jan 25, 2007 136 km ENE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.0 137 km
Apr 23, 2008 121 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.0 133 km
Jan 20, 2025 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.0 133 km
Sep 18, 2022 80 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M5.9 146 km
Apr 15, 2006 99 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M5.9 109 km
Feb 26, 2012 50 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan M5.9 75 km
Sep 11, 1990 53 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan M5.8 78 km
Oct 6, 2016 99 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan M5.8 99 km
May 27, 1995 100 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M5.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 291 km
2025 Danas Category 2 162 km
2025 Podul Category 2 80 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 203 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 75 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 108 km
2024 Usagi Category 1 201 km
2023 Saola Category 5 174 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 6 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 171 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 94 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 278 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 111 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 280 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 223 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 252 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 61 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 46 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 259 km
2016 Megi Category 4 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2006 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 2 31 km
1996 TAIWAN REGION Earthquake 0.1 m — 79 km
1978 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m — 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 16.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 20.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 23.0 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Driest

Hengchun has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 99.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.0") and December the driest (1.2").

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