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Xizhou, Taiwan

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28,597 Population 1,718/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Xizhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.1 km²)
Population Density1,718/sq mi
Coordinates24.2767°N, 120.6892°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.94"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,025 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 64 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 105 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 143 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 137 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 114 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 77 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 148 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 73 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 149 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 107 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 78 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 103 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 100 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 103 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 126 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 108 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 104 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 131 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 100 km
Sep 20, 1999 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 153 km
2025 Danas Category 2 56 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 83 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 63 km
2024 Krathon Category 3 189 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 252 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 150 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 192 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 172 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 270 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 287 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 227 km
2018 Maria Category 2 229 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 73 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 193 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 139 km
2016 Megi Category 4 36 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 229 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 28 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 44 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 102 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 99 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 116 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 144 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 114 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
March 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 14.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in

Xizhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 58°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and November the driest (0.7").

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