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Shanglin, Taiwan

Full City Profile

1,570 Population 187/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Shanglin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates24.4276°N, 118.2305°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 17, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 48 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 142 km
Aug 17, 2019 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M4.3 115 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 103 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 139 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 137 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 138 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 129 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 31 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 70 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 211 km
2025 Podul Category 1 128 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 179 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 289 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 194 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 274 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 63 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 188 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 59 km
2018 Maria Category 2 236 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 275 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 22 km
2016 Nepartak Category 3 226 km
2016 Megi Category 2 170 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 99 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 125 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 221 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 157 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 269 km
2013 Trami Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 147 km
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 16 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
October 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Shanglin has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (0.9").

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