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Hsinchu, Taiwan
Full City Profile
453,536
Population
11,296/sq mi density
72 ft
Elevation
22 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Hsinchu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.8036°N, 120.9686°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 89 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 112 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 125 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 118 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 134 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 136 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 123 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 72 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in |
Hsinchu has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and November the driest (1.7").