Pinglin, Taiwan
Full City Profile
6,104
Population
93/sq mi density
640 ft
Elevation
195 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Pinglin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 126.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 66.0 sq mi (170.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9352°N, 121.7103°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 126 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 49 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 125 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 116 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 126 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 87 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 71 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 129 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 31 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 15.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 7.4 in |
Pinglin has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 126.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.6") and January the driest (6.9").