Sign In Register

Andong, South Korea

Full City Profile

153,348 Population 261/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Andong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area586.5 sq mi (1,519.0 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates36.5664°N, 128.7228°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 98 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 108 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 98 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 64 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 116 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 93 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 75 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 98 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 133 km
Jan 23, 1996 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 134 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 117 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 106 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 67 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 158 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 59 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 79 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 247 km
2015 Goni Category 2 255 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 170 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 217 km
2007 Nari Category 1 259 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 284 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 78 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 199 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 289 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 291 km
1999 Olga Category 1 289 km
1995 Faye Category 2 26 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 211 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 184 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 157 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 297 km
1985 Pat Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1643 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake — — 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Driest

Andong has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.0").

View full weather details →