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Jiufen, Taiwan
Full City Profile
3,100
Population
61/sq mi density
942 ft
Elevation
287 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Jiufen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 109 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 109 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 51.3 sq mi (132.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1096°N, 121.8442°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 150 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 27 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 146 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 137 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 146 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 98 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 83 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 30 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 9.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 15.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 11.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 9.8 in |
Jiufen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 59°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 131.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (7.7").