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Magong, Taiwan

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63,745 Population 4,859/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Magong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density4,859/sq mi
Coordinates23.5654°N, 119.5863°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 144 km
Sep 16, 1994 145 km SW of Magong, Taiwan M6.8 146 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 125 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 142 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 143 km
Jan 20, 2025 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.0 107 km
Oct 22, 1999 7 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan M5.9 95 km
Jul 28, 2000 Taiwan M5.7 138 km
Jul 17, 1998 31 km ESE of Pizitou, Taiwan M5.7 119 km
Nov 5, 2009 1 km SSW of Lugu, Taiwan M5.6 119 km
Oct 22, 1999 8 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan M5.6 95 km
Dec 15, 1993 13 km ENE of Yujing, Taiwan M5.4 109 km
Mar 12, 1991 25 km NW of Tainan, Taiwan M5.4 66 km
Sep 20, 1999 27 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M5.3 139 km
Feb 15, 2000 47 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M5.3 139 km
Feb 10, 2017 18 km S of Tainan, Taiwan M5.3 105 km
Jan 25, 2025 2 km SW of Yujing, Taiwan M5.2 102 km
Mar 4, 2008 37 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M5.2 136 km
Nov 5, 2009 13 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M5.2 128 km
Mar 4, 2010 40 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M5.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 42 km
2025 Danas Category 2 52 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 79 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 134 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 176 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 163 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 42 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 70 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 261 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 160 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 199 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 63 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 59 km
2016 Megi Category 3 88 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 88 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 73 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 195 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 105 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 250 km
2013 Trami Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 TAIWAN STRAIT Earthquake 0.2 m 1 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in

Magong has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (0.7").

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