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Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Full City Profile

2,737,660 Population 2,402/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Kaohsiung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,139.7 sq mi (2,951.9 km²)
Population Density2,402/sq mi
Coordinates22.6163°N, 120.3133°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"
106% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,021 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 146 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 121 km
Sep 5, 1996 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.8 146 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 126 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 109 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 46 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 150 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 146 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 60 km
Feb 13, 2015 Taiwan region M6.2 114 km
May 19, 2004 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.2 122 km
Apr 1, 2006 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.1 103 km
Apr 23, 2008 121 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.0 137 km
Jan 20, 2025 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.0 67 km
Mar 22, 2022 62 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M5.9 150 km
Sep 18, 2022 80 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M5.9 121 km
Apr 15, 2006 99 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M5.9 110 km
Oct 22, 1999 7 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan M5.9 94 km
Feb 26, 2012 50 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan M5.9 60 km
Sep 11, 1990 53 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan M5.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 43 km
2025 Danas Category 2 83 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 113 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 9 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 179 km
2024 Usagi Category 1 259 km
2023 Saola Category 5 226 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 66 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 22 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 133 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 167 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 219 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 266 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 259 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 54 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 30 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 288 km
2016 Megi Category 3 155 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 166 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m — 147 km
2006 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 2 94 km
1996 TAIWAN REGION Earthquake 0.1 m — 146 km
1978 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m — 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 15.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 16.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 18.7 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest

Kaohsiung has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.7") and December the driest (0.5").

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