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Weather & Climate in Chaozhou, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaozhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 17.5 sq mi (45.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5499°N, 120.5407°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,255 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 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.8 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 44 km | 23 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 49 km | 21 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Taiwan region | M6.2 | 92 km | 30 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.2 | 100 km | 20 km |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.1 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.0 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 121 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2007 | 136 km ENE of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.0 | 142 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
95 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 39 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 100 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 99 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 16 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 166 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 254 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 63 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 45 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 143 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 243 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 138 mph | 66 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 8 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 172 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 151 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 130 km |
| 2006 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 84 km |
| 1996 | TAIWAN REGION | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 1978 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 18.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 26.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 31.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Chaozhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (31.4") and December the driest (0.6").