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Weather & Climate in Dongshi, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongshi 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 13 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 | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4569°N, 120.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
978 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 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 74 km | 23 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 108 km | 26 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 89 km | 21 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 41 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 134 km | 28 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.1 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.1 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.0 | 51 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 | — | 54 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 23 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 49 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 99 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 159 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 152 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 92 mph | 46 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 128 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 4 | 127 mph | 203 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 209 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 132 mph | 92 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 32 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 70 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 80 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 56 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 3 | 92 mph | 295 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 227 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 | 106 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 149 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 |
Dongshi 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").