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Yilan, Taiwan
Full City Profile
94,188
Population
8,299/sq mi density
49 ft
Elevation
15 meters
71°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
Yilan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 127 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 127 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7570°N, 121.7530°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 114 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 67 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 106 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 97 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 107 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 68 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 53 km |
| 2001 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 113 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 51 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in |
Yilan has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (6.4").