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Weather & Climate in Magong, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,859/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5654°N, 119.5863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
299 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 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 145 km SW of Magong, Taiwan | M6.8 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 125 km | 23 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jan 20, 2025 | 10 km NE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.0 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 7 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan | M5.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2000 | Taiwan | M5.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1998 | 31 km ESE of Pizitou, Taiwan | M5.7 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 1 km SSW of Lugu, Taiwan | M5.6 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 8 km SE of Pizitou, Taiwan | M5.6 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Dec 15, 1993 | 13 km ENE of Yujing, Taiwan | M5.4 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Mar 12, 1991 | 25 km NW of Tainan, Taiwan | M5.4 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 27 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2000 | 47 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 18 km S of Tainan, Taiwan | M5.3 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2025 | 2 km SW of Yujing, Taiwan | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 37 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M5.2 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 13 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 40 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M5.2 | 142 km | 24 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 | - | 42 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 52 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 79 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 134 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 176 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 163 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 75 mph | 42 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 4 | 127 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 160 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 121 mph | 63 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 104 mph | 59 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 88 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 88 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 195 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 2 | 81 mph | 105 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | TAIWAN STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
Magong has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (0.7").