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Weather & Climate in Pingtung, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pingtung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6714°N, 120.4881°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,260 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 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.8 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 32 km | 23 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 42 km | 21 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Taiwan region | M6.2 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 2004 | 107 km NE of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.2 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 88 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.1 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 41 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 145 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
95 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 28 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 86 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 96 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 12 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 161 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 267 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 5 | 121 mph | 236 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 75 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 33 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 151 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 236 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 138 mph | 73 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 14 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 148 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 269 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 159 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 3 | 104 mph | 216 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 | — | 128 km |
| 2006 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 97 km |
| 1996 | TAIWAN REGION | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 1978 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 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) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 17.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 20.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 23.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Pingtung has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.9") and December the driest (0.6").