Tamsui Climate Observatory Introduction
The Tamsui Climate Observatory was established in 1937 and officially opened in 1941. It was one of the important observation stations in northern Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period, originally known as the "Tamsui Branch." It has faithfully recorded the climatic changes in the Tamsui area over the years. The observatory is located above the Tamsui Seaplane Airport and was originally an aviation meteorological observation station affiliated with the Tamsui Seaplane Base during the Japanese rule. In addition to weather observations, it also monitors coastal tidal changes. It is currently under the jurisdiction of the meteorological unit, and every winter, when the cold front from the north descends, the temperature data indicating the lowest temperature in the northern region typically come from this significant reference point, the Tamsui Climate Observatory. It is now designated as a city historic site. Special note: Currently, this historic site only announces "the land number and area of the designated land." The actual historic building intended for designation was damaged and lost before the designation, leaving only the foundation. Thus, only the land number and area of the designated land are currently announced. The white exterior building seen today has not yet been designated as a historic site.
