Sunny in four cities today, with a 10% chance of rain; Taichung high of 31°C

Taipei forecast to have winds of 6 m/s; 3 m/s in the other three cities

On October 8 (today), Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien are all forecast to be sunny, with a 10% chance of rain and expected rainfall of 0 mm in each city.

In terms of temperature, Taipei is forecast to range from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C. Taichung is expected to range from 23°C to 31°C, the highest among the four cities. Kaohsiung is forecast to range from 25°C to 29°C, and Hualien from 23°C to 27°C.

Relative humidity is forecast at 50% in Taichung, 54% in Taipei, and 68% in both Kaohsiung and Hualien. The daily wind forecast is 6 m/s for Taipei and 3 m/s for Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien.

Hourly temperature and weather forecasts for Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung

In Taipei, the temperature is forecast to be 23°C with cloudy skies at 6:00, and 26°C with sunny skies and winds of 5 m/s at 9:00. At 12:00 and 15:00, temperatures are forecast at 28°C and 27°C, respectively, with winds of 6 m/s at both times. At 18:00 and 21:00, temperatures are forecast at 24°C and 23°C, respectively, with sunny skies at both times.

In Taichung, the temperature is forecast to be 24°C with cloudy skies at 6:00 and 28°C with sunny skies at 9:00. Temperatures are forecast at 31°C at 12:00, 30°C at 15:00, 26°C at 18:00 and 25°C at 21:00. Rainfall at 12:00 is forecast at 0.0 mm.

In Kaohsiung, the temperature is forecast to be 28°C at 9:00 and 29°C at both 12:00 and 15:00, with sunny skies at all three times. The chance of rain at 12:00 is 10%. Temperatures are forecast at 27°C at 18:00 and 26°C at 21:00.

Taichung air quality forecast is light pollution; mosquito activity high in all four cities

For air quality, Taichung’s daily forecast today is light pollution, while Taipei, Kaohsiung and Hualien are forecast to have good air quality. The 6:00 hourly forecast is good in Taichung and excellent in Hualien. Taipei and Kaohsiung are also forecast to have good air quality at 6:00, as is Taichung at 9:00.

Mosquito indices show high mosquito activity in Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien. Comprehensive protective measures are recommended.

For the heat stress index (WBGT), Taipei, Taichung and Hualien are at Caution, while Kaohsiung is at Alert.