TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan has experienced its third coldest spring since 2011, the Central Weather Administration (CWA, 氣象署) reported on Tuesday (April 29). Average temperatures at 11 lowland stations reached only 20.4 degrees Celsius due to frequent cold air from the north.
CWA Weather Forecast Center Director Chen Yi-liang (陳怡良) also noted that Taipei recorded 30 days with temperatures below 14 degrees, ranking third in the past 20 years. The coldest spring occurred in 1968, with temperatures 2.4 degrees below the average, while the warmest was in 2019, 1.5 degrees above average.
Chen noted that two cold waves from February to April extended the cold period, with March and April showing significant temperature fluctuations. He highlighted that February and March recorded above-normal rainfall, whereas April saw slightly less. Since 1951, the highest spring rainfall was 726 millimeters in 1983, and the lowest was 136.8 millimeters in 2002.
Rainfall this spring was slightly above normal, with a total accumulation of 321.3 millimeters, compared to the average of 282.8 millimeters. The CWA's detailed analysis underscores the impact of active convection from the South China Sea to the east of the Philippines, which increased precipitation. As Taiwan moves into the plum rain season, residents should prepare for potential weather changes and stay informed through CWA updates.
