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Xizhi, Taiwan

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204,619 Population 7,441/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Xizhi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 121 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days121 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area27.5 sq mi (71.2 km²)
Population Density7,441/sq mi
Coordinates25.0662°N, 121.6599°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.3"
217% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 7.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 27, 2025.

Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 137 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 102 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 150 km
May 24, 1994 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.6 147 km
Sep 28, 1992 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 145 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 143 km
May 31, 2016 Taiwan region M6.4 105 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 117 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 141 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 104 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 67 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 107 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 122 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 128 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 125 km
Jan 3, 2022 66 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 132 km
Apr 19, 1992 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 134 km
May 15, 2002 21 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.2 55 km
May 23, 1994 57 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.2 134 km
Feb 23, 1995 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 183 km
2025 Podul Category 1 264 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 48 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 179 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 241 km
2022 Muifa Category 3 236 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 296 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 66 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 143 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 229 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 111 km
2018 Maria Category 2 132 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 54 km
2016 Megi Category 4 108 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 116 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 267 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 106 km
2015 Goni Category 4 228 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 119 km
2015 Noul Category 2 271 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 1 136 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 40 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 139 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 130 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 141 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 102 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 86 km
1966 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 7 144 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 16 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 8.9 in
March 62°F (17°C) 9.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 12.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 8.3 in
December 60°F (16°C) 7.2 in Driest

Xizhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.7") and December the driest (7.2").

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