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Zhudong, Taiwan

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96,518 Population 1,952/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Zhudong 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 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area49.5 sq mi (128.1 km²)
Population Density1,952/sq mi
Coordinates24.7317°N, 121.0908°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,183 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 M7.7 107 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 112 km
Mar 31, 2002 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.1 121 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 125 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 111 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 150 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 86 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 116 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 92 km
Apr 20, 2015 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan M6.4 137 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 100 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 88 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 112 km
Mar 5, 1996 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 134 km
Jul 13, 2009 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 135 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 106 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 132 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 131 km
Apr 19, 1992 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 109 km
Sep 20, 1999 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 210 km
2025 Danas Category 2 120 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 31 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 113 km
2024 Krathon Category 2 247 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 206 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 239 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 294 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 133 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 210 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 293 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 178 km
2018 Maria Category 2 174 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 27 km
2016 Megi Category 4 82 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 180 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 258 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 203 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 59 km
2015 Goni Category 3 265 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 82 km
1867 E. CHINA SEA Earthquake 15.0 m 580 107 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 112 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 105 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 121 km
2002 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.2 m 5 121 km
1963 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 15 109 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 8.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 7.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 8.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Driest
December 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in

Zhudong has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and November the driest (2.0").

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