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Yuanlin, Taiwan

Full City Profile

124,725 Population 6,983/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Yuanlin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²)
Population Density6,983/sq mi
Coordinates23.9567°N, 120.5761°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.74"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,020 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 46 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 105 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 120 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 110 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 123 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 126 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 64 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 65 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 113 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 113 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 112 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 106 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 67 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 148 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 74 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 108 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 118 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 116 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 97 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 85 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 2 118 km
2025 Danas Category 2 19 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 40 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 152 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 115 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 215 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 116 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 178 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 176 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 267 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 299 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 238 km
2018 Maria Category 2 266 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 110 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 160 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 103 km
2016 Megi Category 4 9 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 247 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 18 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 19 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 43 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 101 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 134 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 102 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 116 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 12.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in
September 80°F (26°C) 6.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
December 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in

Yuanlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and November the driest (0.6").

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