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Weather & Climate in Wulai, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wulai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 126 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 124.0 sq mi (321.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.8640°N, 121.5513°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,656 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 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.6 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 119 km | 43 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Sep 28, 1992 | 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 138 km | 30 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 107 km | 29 km |
| May 31, 2016 | Taiwan region | M6.4 | 127 km | 246 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
96 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 159 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 239 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 24 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 98 mph | 162 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 84 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 162 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 109 mph | 252 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 157 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 39 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 85 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 131 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 104 mph | 243 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 87 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 230 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 97 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 64 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 116 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 107 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 119 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 91 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 76 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 136 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 35 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in |
Wulai has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 122.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (6.1").