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Nantou, Taiwan
Full City Profile
105,682
Population
3,791/sq mi density
643 ft
Elevation
196 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Nantou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 27.9 sq mi (72.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9157°N, 120.6639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 35 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 92 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 93 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 106 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 12.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in |
Nantou has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and November the driest (0.6").