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Weather & Climate in Danshui, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Danshui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 129 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 27.3 sq mi (70.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1720°N, 121.4429°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,712 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 149 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 118 km | 17 km |
| May 31, 2016 | Taiwan region | M6.4 | 119 km | 246 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 143 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 141 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 21 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 116 km | 41 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Feb 4, 2018 | 22 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 116 km | 12 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 67 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 8 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Apr 22, 2024 | 13 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 18 km SSW of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.0 | 69 km | 52 km |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 39 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | M5.9 | 94 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
92 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 180 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | - | 267 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 53 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 253 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 86 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 109 mph | 232 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 129 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 130 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 63 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 135 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 114 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 252 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 133 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 138 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 51 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 142 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 124 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 11 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in |
Danshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 116.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.7") and July the driest (7.2").