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Weather & Climate in Banqiao, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Banqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 144 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 61,727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0143°N, 121.4672°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Sep 20, 1999 | 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan | M7.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 132 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 136 km | 43 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2016 | Taiwan region | M6.4 | 124 km | 246 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 99 km | 41 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 57 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.2 | 143 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
94 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 167 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 251 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 36 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 86 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 109 mph | 245 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 147 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 57 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 103 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 136 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 104 mph | 251 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 98 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 243 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 122 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 57 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 133 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 124 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 137 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 109 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 94 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 20 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
Banqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 106.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (5.6").