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Weather & Climate in Puli, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 62.6 sq mi (162.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9664°N, 120.9695°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,601 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 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 66 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 92 km | 24 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 32 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 120 km | 23 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 72 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 33 km | 26 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 29 km | 33 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 67 km | 43 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 68 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
92 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | - | 124 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 51 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 55 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 109 mph | 163 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 76 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 4 | 121 mph | 137 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 104 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 121 mph | 193 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 131 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 5 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 207 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 29 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 5 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 | 5 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 62 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 107 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 62 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 77 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 128 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 124 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 14.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 18.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 15.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 16.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in |
Puli has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.8") and November the driest (1.1").