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Tianzhong, Taiwan

Full City Profile

34,903 Population 2,101/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Tianzhong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²)
Population Density2,101/sq mi
Coordinates23.8581°N, 120.5857°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.74"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 41 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 103 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 111 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 117 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 107 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 118 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 60 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 65 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 113 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 61 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 102 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 115 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 104 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 65 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 79 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 107 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 107 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 92 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 109 km
Sep 20, 1999 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 107 km
2025 Danas Category 2 11 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 29 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 141 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 116 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 205 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 109 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 176 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 175 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 266 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 236 km
2018 Maria Category 2 276 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 120 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 154 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 94 km
2016 Megi Category 4 18 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 247 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 28 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 19 km
2015 Goni Category 2 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 45 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 99 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 127 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 101 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 114 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 (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 12.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in
September 80°F (26°C) 6.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
December 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in

Tianzhong has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and November the driest (0.6").

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