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Weather & Climate in Fengshan, Taiwan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fengshan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density34,508/sq mi
Coordinates22.6266°N, 120.3613°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.0"
145% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 23.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,088 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 142 km 33 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 116 km 10 km
Sep 5, 1996 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.8 142 km 20 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 148 km 17 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 121 km 10 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 148 km 26 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 42 km 23 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 105 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 142 km 33 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 55 km 21 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 145 km 33 km
Feb 13, 2015 Taiwan region M6.2 109 km 30 km
May 19, 2004 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.2 117 km 20 km
Apr 1, 2006 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.1 98 km 9 km
Jan 20, 2025 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.0 65 km 16 km
Apr 23, 2008 121 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.0 132 km 10 km
Oct 22, 1999 7 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan M5.9 92 km 33 km
Feb 26, 2012 50 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan M5.9 55 km 28 km
Mar 22, 2022 62 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M5.9 145 km 17 km
Sep 18, 2022 80 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M5.9 116 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

97 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 84 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 104 mph 110 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 121 mph 5 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 104 mph 175 km
2024 Usagi Category 1 63 mph 260 km
2023 Saola Category 5 121 mph 228 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 104 mph 69 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 98 mph 25 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 92 mph 138 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 132 mph 162 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 224 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 86 mph 261 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 92 mph 254 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 138 mph 59 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 127 mph 25 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 109 mph 283 km
2016 Megi Category 3 98 mph 153 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 127 mph 164 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 104 mph 142 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 142 km
2006 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 2 94 km
1996 TAIWAN REGION Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
1978 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 17.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 20.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 23.5 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest

Fengshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.5") and December the driest (0.5").

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