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Xingang, Taiwan

Full City Profile

30,543 Population 1,159/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Xingang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area26.4 sq mi (68.3 km²)
Population Density1,159/sq mi
Coordinates23.5574°N, 120.3460°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.53"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,589 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 69 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 131 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 112 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 131 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 132 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 85 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 119 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 86 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 74 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 95 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 131 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 66 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 149 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 148 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 97 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 137 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 111 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 85 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 121 km
Apr 19, 1992 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 77 km
2025 Danas Category 2 31 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 26 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 107 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 138 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 166 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 68 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 148 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 189 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 231 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 261 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 160 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 115 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 53 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 271 km
2016 Megi Category 3 52 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 62 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 39 km
2015 Noul Category 3 288 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 249 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 83 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 127 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m — 134 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 131 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 141 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m — 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 11.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 14.5 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Xingang has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.5") and November the driest (0.5").

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