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Weather & Climate in Zhongxing New Village, Taiwan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Zhongxing New Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.0 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates23.9591°N, 120.6852°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.9"
129% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.50"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,147 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 37 km 33 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 94 km 40 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 113 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 114 km 24 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 99 km 10 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 54 km 17 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 119 km 10 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 55 km 26 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 69 km 33 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 114 km 23 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 56 km 33 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 95 km 43 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 101 km 17 km
Jun 5, 1994 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan M6.4 138 km 11 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 102 km 14 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 87 km 10 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 76 km 33 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 107 km 33 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 97 km 12 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 116 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

91 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 118 km
2025 Danas Category 2 26 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 104 mph 41 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 109 mph 154 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 104 mph 104 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 104 mph 218 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 98 mph 118 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 92 mph 189 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 121 mph 165 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 75 mph 290 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 278 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 86 mph 227 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 264 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 92 mph 107 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 121 mph 169 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 127 mph 110 km
2016 Megi Category 4 98 mph 19 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 109 mph 236 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 127 mph 25 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 104 mph 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

6 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 32 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 91 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 126 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 91 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 105 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tatun Volcanic Group Lava dome(s) 1,120 m (3,675 ft) 648 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
April 71°F (21°C) 5.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 16.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 15.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 16.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
December 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in

Zhongxing New Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.5") and November the driest (0.8").

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