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Taichung, Taiwan
Full City Profile
2,850,285
Population
766,206/sq mi density
299 ft
Elevation
91 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Taichung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 766,206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1469°N, 120.6839°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 36 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 96 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 141 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 94 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 110 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 146 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in |
Taichung has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 60°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and November the driest (0.8").