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Weather & Climate in Budai, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Budai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 49.9 sq mi (129.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3780°N, 120.1615°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,004 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 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 67 km | 23 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.1 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 41 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.1 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.0 | 45 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
93 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | - | 51 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 19 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 51 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 90 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 159 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 92 mph | 42 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 129 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 127 mph | 199 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 208 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 281 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 132 mph | 89 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 26 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 290 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 77 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 87 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 63 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 3 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 110 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in |
Budai has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.5") and November the driest (0.5").