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Weather & Climate in Zhudong, Taiwan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhudong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 49.5 sq mi (128.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7317°N, 121.0908°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,183 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 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.4 | 112 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 67 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M7.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1999 | 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.5 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan | M6.4 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 1994 | 31 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan | M6.4 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 116 km | 43 km |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.4 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.4 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Mar 5, 1996 | 63 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 134 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 61 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan | M6.2 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan | M6.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
92 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 210 km |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 120 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 31 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 133 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 109 mph | 293 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 174 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 27 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 4 | 98 mph | 82 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 180 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 258 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 104 mph | 203 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 59 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 109 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 82 km |
| 1867 | E. CHINA SEA | Earthquake | 15.0 m | 580 | 107 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 112 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 105 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 121 km |
| 2002 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 5 | 121 km |
| 1963 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 15 | 109 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 68 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in |
Zhudong has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and November the driest (2.0").