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Penghu, China

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869 ft Elevation 265 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Penghu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area1,007.1 sq mi (2,608.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.3831°N, 118.1517°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 129 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 124 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 126 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 110 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 61 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 62 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 63 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 135 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 89 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 146 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Danas (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 296 km
2025 Podul Category 1 230 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 211 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 189 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 279 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 20 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 139 km
2018 Maria Category 2 135 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 282 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 59 km
2016 Megi Category 2 214 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 27 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 141 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 149 km
2013 Trami Category 1 150 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 194 km
2010 Fanapi Category 2 198 km
2010 Megi Category 1 221 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 137 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 102 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 7.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in Driest

Penghu has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.0").

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