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Jincheng, Taiwan

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37,507 Population 4,476/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Jincheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density4,476/sq mi
Coordinates24.4342°N, 118.3171°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 17, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 40 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 134 km
Aug 17, 2019 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M4.3 113 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 99 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 135 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 133 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 135 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 120 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 36 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 65 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 206 km
2025 Podul Category 1 125 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 171 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 284 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 185 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 274 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 55 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 183 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 68 km
2018 Maria Category 2 232 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 266 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 17 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 219 km
2016 Megi Category 2 161 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 97 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 117 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 224 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 149 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 274 km
2013 Trami Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 24 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
October 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Jincheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (0.9").

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