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Shiding, Taiwan

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7,370 Population 132/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Shiding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 126 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates24.9930°N, 121.6555°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.1"
221% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 6.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,526 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 129 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 95 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 141 km
May 24, 1994 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.6 140 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 148 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 99 km
May 31, 2016 Taiwan region M6.4 110 km
Sep 28, 1992 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 140 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 149 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 96 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 110 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 59 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 135 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 133 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 118 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 120 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 115 km
Feb 23, 1995 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 95 km
Apr 19, 1992 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 126 km
May 9, 2022 70 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 177 km
2025 Podul Category 1 256 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 42 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 176 km
2024 Krathon Category 1 295 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 233 km
2022 Muifa Category 3 236 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 297 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 69 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 147 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 235 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 114 km
2018 Maria Category 2 139 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 46 km
2016 Megi Category 4 100 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 118 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 261 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 99 km
2015 Goni Category 4 225 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 1 129 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 46 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 131 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 122 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 133 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 95 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 80 km
1966 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 7 138 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 23 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 8.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 7.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 11.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 13.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 16.1 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 12.4 in
November 65°F (18°C) 7.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 6.3 in

Shiding has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 122.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (6.1").

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