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Weather & Climate in Taitung, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taitung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 68.0 sq mi (176.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7599°N, 121.1446°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,093 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 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 128 km | 40 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.8 | 103 km | 20 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 84 km | 24 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.4 | 59 km | 23 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 108 km | 26 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.3 | 40 km | 21 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1991 | 113 km ESE of Hengchun, Taiwan | M6.3 | 135 km | 18 km |
| Jun 2, 2013 | 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 114 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
97 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 33 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 132 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 4 | 104 mph | 41 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 4 | 121 mph | 78 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 109 km |
| 2024 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 294 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 92 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 268 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 219 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 5 | 132 mph | 88 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 174 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 138 mph | 121 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 30 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 201 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 160 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 217 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 139 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 125 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 68 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 134 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 129 km |
| 2006 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 123 km |
| 1996 | TAIWAN REGION | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 1978 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 65 km |
| 1972 | E. TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 15.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in |
Taitung has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 64°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.5") and January the driest (2.0").