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Sanxia, Taiwan

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115,185 Population 1,562/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Sanxia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 145 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days145 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area73.8 sq mi (191.0 km²)
Population Density1,562/sq mi
Coordinates24.9345°N, 121.3714°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.4"
183% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 135 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 124 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 109 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 137 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 135 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 122 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 129 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 136 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 72 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 94 km
May 31, 2016 Taiwan region M6.4 137 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 98 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 126 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 129 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 127 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 116 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 150 km
Feb 23, 1995 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 92 km
Jun 2, 2013 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 130 km
May 23, 1994 57 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 154 km
2025 Podul Category 1 239 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 26 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 147 km
2024 Krathon Category 1 278 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 227 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 273 km
2022 Muifa Category 3 265 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 98 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 176 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 258 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 143 km
2018 Maria Category 2 154 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 48 km
2016 Megi Category 4 96 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 147 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 294 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 238 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 86 km
2015 Goni Category 3 249 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 1 111 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 71 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 126 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 117 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 131 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 109 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 95 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 33 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 6.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 8.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 7.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 10.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 13.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 8.9 in
November 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Driest

Sanxia has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 107.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (4.5").

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