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Nangan, Taiwan

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7,815 Population 457/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Nangan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density457/sq mi
Coordinates26.1504°N, 119.9328°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.31"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Oct 29, 2013.

Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 129 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 98 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 136 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 135 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 137 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 130 km
Nov 5, 1997 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan M3.6 145 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 110 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

68 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 1 268 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 117 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 184 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 179 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 250 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 187 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 254 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 246 km
2018 Maria Category 2 32 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 170 km
2016 Megi Category 3 206 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 277 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 245 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 153 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 159 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 122 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 142 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 29 km
2013 Trami Category 1 54 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Nangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and November the driest (1.6").

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