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Lugu, Taiwan

Full City Profile

17,746 Population 290/sq mi density
1,657 ft Elevation 505 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Lugu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Area61.2 sq mi (158.5 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates23.7464°N, 120.7525°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.7"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.03"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,236 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 24 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 87 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 91 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 89 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 96 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 41 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 97 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 145 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 45 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 102 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 42 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 87 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 102 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 49 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 91 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 88 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 72 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 92 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 59 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 95 km
2025 Danas Category 2 26 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 23 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 133 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 98 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 194 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 94 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 191 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 156 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 277 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 299 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 219 km
2018 Maria Category 2 286 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 129 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 161 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 98 km
2016 Megi Category 4 38 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 231 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 47 km
2015 Noul Category 3 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 38 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 83 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 106 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 85 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 97 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 13.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 17.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 17.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 18.0 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in

Lugu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 58°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.0") and November the driest (0.9").

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