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Zhubei, Taiwan

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212,695 Population 11,764/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Zhubei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²)
Population Density11,764/sq mi
Coordinates24.8383°N, 121.0078°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.5"
99% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.00"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,913 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 M7.7 119 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 127 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 134 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 139 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 123 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 131 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 107 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 150 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 98 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 113 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 124 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 102 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 148 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 121 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 145 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 144 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 149 km
Apr 19, 1992 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 124 km
Feb 23, 1995 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 99 km
Jun 2, 2013 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 126 km
2025 Podul Category 1 220 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 21 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 109 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 257 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 217 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 234 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 136 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 213 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 289 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 182 km
2018 Maria Category 2 163 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 13 km
2016 Megi Category 4 93 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 185 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 256 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 209 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 72 km
2015 Goni Category 3 278 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 93 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 107 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 127 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 119 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 135 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 134 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 121 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 6.1 in
March 62°F (16°C) 8.3 in
April 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in

Zhubei has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 75.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and November the driest (2.7").

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