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Xindian, Taiwan

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102 ft Elevation 31 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Xindian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 132 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days132 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates24.9601°N, 121.5389°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.6"
204% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 6.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,472 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 144 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 125 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 100 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 138 km
May 24, 1994 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.6 144 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 141 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 142 km
May 31, 2016 Taiwan region M6.4 121 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 115 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 130 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 97 km
Sep 28, 1992 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 146 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 62 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 93 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 128 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 118 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 117 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 121 km
Apr 19, 1992 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 122 km
Feb 23, 1995 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 167 km
2025 Podul Category 1 248 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 32 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 164 km
2024 Krathon Category 1 287 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 229 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 290 km
2022 Muifa Category 3 248 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 81 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 159 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 246 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 127 km
2018 Maria Category 2 148 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 48 km
2016 Megi Category 4 96 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 130 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 250 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 96 km
2015 Goni Category 3 234 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 108 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 1 120 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 56 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 127 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 118 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 130 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 100 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 84 km
1966 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 7 144 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 24 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 58°F (14°C) 7.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 8.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 10.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 13.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 11.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
December 60°F (15°C) 6.0 in

Xindian has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 57°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 115.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (6.0").

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