Kaohsiung to Turn Rainy in the Afternoon; Northern and Central Taiwan Sunny and Hot

Kaohsiung to Turn Rainy in the Afternoon; Watch for Showers

Kaohsiung's weather on the 13th will change from sunny to rainy, with a 50% chance of rain for the day, expected rainfall of about 8 millimeters, and relative humidity of about 74%. At 6 a.m., the weather is sunny and wind speed is 0 meters per second; at 9 a.m., it is sunny with wind speed of 1 meter per second.

According to the hourly forecast, the signal for afternoon rain is quite clear: At 3 p.m., the chance of rain has risen to 90%, the weather will turn rainy, and rainfall will be about 2.0 millimeters; by 6 p.m., the chance of rain will likewise be 90%, the weather will also be rainy, and rainfall will be about 1.0 millimeters. People going out from the afternoon through the evening may carry rain gear as needed.

Taipei and Taichung Sunny and Hot; Hualien Stays Sunny

Taipei's weather on the 13th will be partly cloudy, with a high of 32 degrees, a low of 26 degrees, a 20% chance of rain, relative humidity of about 63%, and wind speed of about 6 meters per second. Taichung will likewise be partly cloudy, with a high of 33 degrees, a low of 25 degrees, a 20% chance of rain, relative humidity of about 58%, and wind speed of about 2 meters per second. Both cities will have relatively high temperatures among the four cities.

Hualien will be sunny, with a high of 31 degrees, a low of 26 degrees, a 10% chance of rain, relative humidity of about 78%, and wind speed of about 3 meters per second. In addition, Taipei's chance of rain will rise to 90% at 9 p.m., with partly cloudy weather.

Air Quality Good; Watch for Heat and Mosquitoes

In terms of air quality, Taipei is in the Excellent category, while Taichung and Hualien are both in the Good category. Kaohsiung is in the Lightly Polluted category, the poorest among the four cities.

The lifestyle indices show that the heatstroke index (WBGT) is at the Serious Caution level in Taipei, Kaohsiung and Hualien, while Taichung is at the Caution level. In addition, mosquito activity in Kaohsiung is classified as Active, so people are advised to take mosquito precautions when going outdoors. The activity indices for Taipei and Taichung are both at the Poor level, Kaohsiung is at the Slightly Poor level, and Hualien is at the Normal level.