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Weather & Climate in Hualien City, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hualien City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9769°N, 121.6044°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,337 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 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 16 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 2001 | 62 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.8 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 66 km | 24 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.6 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 53 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 18 km | 17 km |
| Sep 28, 1992 | 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 20 km | 43 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 16 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 76 km | 29 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 52 km | 26 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 144 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
101 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 114 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 158 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 17 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 196 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 102 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 220 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 4 | 121 mph | 73 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 75 mph | 220 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 72 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 169 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 121 mph | 247 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 142 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 14 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 56 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 10 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 62 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 18 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 86 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 9 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 22 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 67 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 69 km |
| 2001 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 102 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in |
Hualien City has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 62°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 84.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (2.8").