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Weather & Climate in Shimen, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 119 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 119 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2904°N, 121.5662°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,481 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 143 km | 29 km |
| May 31, 2016 | Taiwan region | M6.4 | 103 km | 246 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Feb 23, 1995 | 17 km N of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 128 km | 41 km |
| May 15, 2002 | 21 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2018 | 22 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 8 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.1 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 18 km SSW of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.0 | 78 km | 52 km |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 39 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | M5.9 | 98 km | 32 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 54 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan | M5.9 | 105 km | 70 km |
| Sep 10, 2000 | 8 km WNW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M5.8 | 143 km | 35 km |
| May 12, 2016 | 24 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan | M5.8 | 78 km | 8 km |
| May 10, 2024 | 38 km NE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M5.8 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 46 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan | M5.8 | 108 km | 48 km |
| Mar 19, 2014 | 68 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M5.8 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Mar 29, 1996 | 62 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M5.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
88 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 198 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 68 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 75 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 109 mph | 214 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 115 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 116 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 80 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 132 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 119 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 2 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 130 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 144 km |
| 2015 | Noul | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 2 | 81 mph | 178 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 35 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 128 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 13 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 9.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 13.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 8.2 in |
Shimen has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 123.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (7.6").