Today, Taipei, Hualien and Taichung to be sunny; Kaohsiung faces a higher chance of morning rain

Taipei, Hualien and Taichung sunny, with slight temperature differences

Taipei will be sunny today (September 20), with a high of 30°C, a low of 24°C and relative humidity of about 62%. At 9 a.m., the temperature will be 29°C and the weather will also be sunny. Hualien will likewise remain sunny, with a high of 31°C, a low of 25°C and relative humidity of about 72%. At 9 a.m., the temperature will be 30°C and the weather will be sunny.

Taichung will be sunny today, with a high of 32°C, a low of 25°C and relative humidity of about 53%. At 9 a.m., the temperature will be 29°C and the weather will also be sunny. Temperatures in all three places will be on the warm side today, while Taipei's wind speed will be about 4 meters per second.

Higher chance of rain in Kaohsiung, with different forecasts by time period

Kaohsiung has a 50% chance of rain today, with estimated rainfall of 2 millimeters and a weather pattern of "sunny, occasional rain." Relative humidity will be about 70%.

According to the time-period forecast, the chance of rain at 6 a.m. is 90%, with a temperature of 26°C and relative humidity of 81%. At 9 a.m., the chance of rain drops to 10%, with a temperature of 29°C and relative humidity of 77%. At noon (12 p.m.), the chance of rain is 10% and the temperature is 30°C. At 3 p.m., the chance of rain is 10% and the temperature is 30°C. At 9 p.m., the chance of rain is 10% and the temperature is 28°C. The forecast values for each of these time periods are independent of one another.

Overall air quality and lifestyle index conditions

In terms of air quality, Taipei and Hualien will be at the overall "Good" level today, while Taichung and Kaohsiung will be at the overall "Light Pollution" level. Taichung will be at the "Light Pollution" level at 9 p.m., and Kaohsiung will be at the same level at 6 p.m.; conditions will generally remain at the "Good" level during the other periods.

For lifestyle indices, Taipei, Hualien and Kaohsiung will all have a mosquito index of "Strong activity; comprehensive protection recommended" today. Taichung's mosquito index will be "Mosquitoes may appear; prepare protection as needed." The heatstroke index (WBGT) will be at the "Caution" level in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung and Hualien, while the driving index will be at the "Excellent" level in all four places.