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Weather & Climate in Jiufen, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiufen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 109 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 131.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 109 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 51.3 sq mi (132.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1096°N, 121.8442°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,365 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 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 98 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.6 | 142 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2016 | Taiwan region | M6.4 | 87 km | 246 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 112 km | 29 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 148 km | 43 km |
| Sep 28, 1992 | 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 119 km | 30 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 123 km | 17 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 21 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 70 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.2 | 136 km | 21 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 57 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.2 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 111 km | 41 km |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 66 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 8 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 121 km | 20 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 199 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 64 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 3 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 47 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 124 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 121 mph | 212 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 92 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 3 | 104 mph | 119 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 57 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 115 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 97 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 104 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 213 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 124 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 150 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 27 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 146 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 137 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 146 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 98 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 83 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 30 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 9.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 15.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 11.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 9.8 in |
Jiufen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 59°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 131.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (7.7").