Tamsui Climate Observatory Introduction
The Tamsui Climate Observatory was established in 1937 and officially began operations in 1941. It was one of the important observation stations in northern Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period, originally called the "Tamsui Branch Office." It has continuously recorded the climatic changes in the Tamsui area over the years. The observatory is located above the Tamsui Seaplane Base and was originally an aviation meteorological observation station affiliated with the Tamsui Seaplane Base during the Japanese colonial era. In addition to observing the weather, it also monitored tidal changes along the coast. It is now under the jurisdiction of meteorological units. Every winter, when the cold air from the north moves south, the meteorological reports reflecting the lowest temperatures in the northern region actually come from this key reference point, the Tamsui Climate Observatory. It is currently designated as a municipal historic site. Special note: This historic site currently only announces "the land lot number and area of the designated land." The main structure that was once planned to be designated as a historic site has been damaged and lost before designation, leaving only the foundation. Therefore, only the land lot number and area of the designated land have been announced. The white exterior building currently seen has not yet been designated as a historic site.
