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Weather & Climate in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaohsiung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,139.7 sq mi (2,951.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6163°N, 120.3133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,021 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 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.8 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 46 km | 23 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 60 km | 21 km |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Taiwan region | M6.2 | 114 km | 30 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.2 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.1 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 121 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.0 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 62 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M5.9 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 80 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M5.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 99 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan | M5.9 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 7 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan | M5.9 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2012 | 50 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan | M5.9 | 60 km | 28 km |
| Sep 11, 1990 | 53 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan | M5.8 | 62 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
98 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 43 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 83 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 113 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 9 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 179 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 259 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 66 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 22 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 133 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 167 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 219 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 138 mph | 54 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 30 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 288 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 155 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 166 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 143 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 | — | 147 km |
| 2006 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 94 km |
| 1996 | TAIWAN REGION | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1978 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 15.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 16.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 18.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Kaohsiung has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.7") and December the driest (0.5").