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Shimen, Taiwan
Full City Profile
12,645
Population
639/sq mi density
49 ft
Elevation
15 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Shimen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 119 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 123.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 119 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2904°N, 121.5662°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 35 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 128 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 13 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 13.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 8.2 in |
Shimen has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 123.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (7.6").