Sunny and Hot Today; Take Care with Mosquito Protection and Air Quality

Sunny and Hot in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien

Today, Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien will be generally sunny, with generally low chances of rain. Taipei's daytime high will reach 30°C, with an early-morning low of about 22°C; Taichung will see a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C; Kaohsiung, a high of 30°C and a low of 26°C; and Hualien, a high of 29°C and a low of 24°C. The chance of rain in all four locations will be around 10%.

At 12 p.m., Taipei will be 30°C, with sunny conditions and a 0% chance of rain. At 6 p.m., the temperature will be 25°C, with a 10% chance of rain; skies will likewise be sunny.

At 12 p.m., Taichung will be 31°C, with a 10% chance of rain and sunny conditions. At 12 p.m., Kaohsiung will be 30°C, with a 10% chance of rain and sunny conditions. At 12 p.m., Hualien will be 29°C, with a 10% chance of rain and sunny conditions.

Air Quality Varies; Heat Hazards Require Attention

Kaohsiung and Taichung will have daily average air quality at the slightly polluted level today, while Taipei and Hualien will be at the good level.

For the heat hazard index (WBGT), Taipei is at the Caution level, while Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien are at the Be Mindful level. For outdoor activity suitability, Taichung is at the Slightly Unfavorable level, while Taipei, Kaohsiung and Hualien are at the Fair level.

At 6 a.m., Kaohsiung's air quality is at the good level, while Taichung's is at the slightly polluted level. At 6 p.m., Kaohsiung's air quality is at the slightly polluted level. At 9 p.m., Taichung's air quality is at the slightly polluted level.

Active Mosquitoes Require Protection; Driving Conditions Good

For mosquito activity, Taipei, Kaohsiung and Hualien are forecast to be at the active level, and protective measures are recommended; Taichung is at the Be Mindful level, and use of mosquito repellent is recommended. Relative humidity is 53% in Taipei, 51% in Taichung, 68% in Kaohsiung and 66% in Hualien.

Driving conditions in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien are all at the excellent level today.

Wind speeds are 5m/s in Taipei, 3m/s in Taichung, 2m/s in Kaohsiung and 2m/s in Hualien. Wind directions are 3 degrees in Taipei, 16 degrees in Taichung, 12 degrees in Kaohsiung and 3 degrees in Hualien.