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Weather & Climate in Caotun, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caotun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 42.7 sq mi (110.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9770°N, 120.6877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,146 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 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 94 km | 40 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 115 km | 24 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 95 km | 43 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 56 km | 26 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
91 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | - | 120 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 27 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 43 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 156 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 104 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 220 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 4 | 121 mph | 165 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 279 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 227 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 105 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 121 mph | 170 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 111 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 19 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 235 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 24 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 31 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 32 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 91 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 127 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 91 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 105 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 15.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 16.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in |
Caotun has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.5") and November the driest (0.8").