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Weather & Climate in Linnei, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Linnei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 886/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.7615°N, 120.6189°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,106 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 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 100 km | 40 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 100 km | 43 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 56 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
91 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | - | 96 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 13 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 18 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 115 mph | 131 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 112 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 195 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 98 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 4 | 121 mph | 169 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 265 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 130 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 121 mph | 151 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 89 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 29 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 244 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 40 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 27 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 3 | 92 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | 47 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 96 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 118 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 98 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 110 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 15.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 15.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
Linnei has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and November the driest (0.6").