Weather & Climate in Xiulin, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiulin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 805.0 sq mi (2,084.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1202°N, 121.6263°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,273 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 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 32 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan | M6.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 2001 | 62 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.8 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 82 km | 24 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.6 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Sep 17, 2022 | 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 4 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 64 km | 26 km |
| Sep 28, 1992 | 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 104 km | 30 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 52 km | 11 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 71 km | 29 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 36 km | 43 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 6 km | 14 km |
| Nov 1, 1999 | 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
99 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | - | 171 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | - | 120 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 8 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 98 mph | 118 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 3 | 104 mph | 210 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 286 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 121 mph | 77 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 138 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 56 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 121 mph | 259 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 185 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 4 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 49 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 193 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | 65 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 139 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 34 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 102 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 25 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 36 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 59 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 57 km |
| 2001 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 114 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 99 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in |
Xiulin has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (3.7").