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Weather & Climate in Neili, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Neili enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9725°N, 121.2614°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,099 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 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 135 km | 43 km |
| May 31, 2016 | Taiwan region | M6.4 | 145 km | 246 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 100 km | 41 km |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 66 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 147 km | 19 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 | - | 152 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | - | 240 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 33 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 98 mph | 138 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 1 | 63 mph | 278 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 108 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 184 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 109 mph | 261 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 152 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 149 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 37 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 103 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 157 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 285 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 87 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 261 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 | 111 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 77 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 132 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 123 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 138 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 121 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 106 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 37 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 8.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Neili has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (3.4").