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Weather & Climate in Miaoli, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miaoli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,901/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5643°N, 120.8237°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,959 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 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 117 km | 43 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 99 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 125 km | 10 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 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 93 km | 41 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 111 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
90 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | - | 187 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 91 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 49 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 98 mph | 84 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 184 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 209 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 159 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 210 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 38 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 104 mph | 226 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 65 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 210 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 127 mph | 173 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 49 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 65 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 65 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 139 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 112 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 106 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 123 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 141 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 130 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 124 km |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in |
Miaoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and November the driest (0.9").