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Weather & Climate in Jieshoucun, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jieshoucun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1549°N, 119.9516°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 18, 1992 | 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 100 km | 35 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
68 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 117 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 184 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 31 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 275 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 161 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 69 mph | 123 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 140 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 92 mph | 29 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 53 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in |
Jieshoucun has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in February to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and November the driest (1.6").