Puli, Taiwan

Full City Profile

75,672 Population 1,208/sq mi density
1,483 ft Elevation 452 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Puli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)
Area62.6 sq mi (162.2 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates23.9664°N, 120.9695°E
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.2"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 18.78"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,601 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 22 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 66 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 128 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 100 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 92 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 72 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 32 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 105 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 120 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 74 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 64 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 139 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 72 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 33 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 29 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 67 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 113 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 55 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 118 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 124 km
2025 Danas Category 2 51 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 55 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 163 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 76 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 219 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 120 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 217 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 137 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 267 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 199 km
2018 Maria Category 2 260 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 104 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 193 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 131 km
2016 Megi Category 4 5 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 207 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 29 km
2015 Goni Category 3 252 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 5 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 5 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 62 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m - 107 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 62 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 77 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 128 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 124 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m - 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 14.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 18.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 15.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 16.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
December 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in

Puli has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.8") and November the driest (1.1").

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