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Climate of Taiwan

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Climate of Taiwan
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The island of Taiwan lies across the Tropic of Cancer, and its climate is influenced by the East Asian Monsoon. Northern Taiwan has a humid subtropical climate, with substantial seasonal variation of temperatures, while parts of central and most of southern Taiwan have a tropical monsoon climate where seasonal temperature variations are less noticeable, with temperatures typically varying from warm to hot. During the winter (November to March), the northeast experiences steady rain, while the central and southern parts of the island are mostly sunny. The summer monsoon (from May to October) accounts for 90% of the annual precipitation in the south, but only 60% in the north.[1] The average rainfall is approximately 2,600 mm per year.[1]

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Köppen climate classification of Taiwan
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Humid subtropical climate

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Tropical savanna climate

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Tropical monsoon climate

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Orchid İsland Tropical rainforest climate

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Tropical rainforest climate

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Alpine climate

Yu Shan is colder climate in Taiwan

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Oceanic climate

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Dabang is located at a lower altitude than Alishan, so the climate is much milder.

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Humid subtropical climate

The Matsu Islands have a humid subtropical climate and are located in a much colder climate than Taiwan, but no frost has been recorded, for example, bougainvillea grows easily here.

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Typhoons are most likely to strike between July and October, with on average about four direct hits per year. Intensive rain from typhoons often leads to disastrous mudslides.[1]

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Climate change

Climate change in Taiwan has caused temperatures to rise by 1.4 degrees Celsius in the last 100 years.[47] Sea level rise around Taiwan is occurring at twice the global rate.[48] The government pledged to reduce emissions by 20% in 2030 and 50% in 2050, compared to 2005 levels.

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