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Ara-dong, South Korea

Full City Profile

40,448 Population 1,394/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Ara-dong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Population Density1,394/sq mi
Coordinates33.4689°N, 126.5275°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.4"
101% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.56"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 31, 2008.

May 31, 2008 108 km WNW of Gaigeturi, South Korea M3.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

42 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 74 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 207 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 245 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 131 km
2019 Lingling Category 3 151 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 104 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 75 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 208 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 63 km
2014 Neoguri Category 1 204 km
2013 Danas Category 2 132 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 134 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 134 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 166 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 180 km
2007 Nari Category 2 48 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 283 km
2004 Songda Category 2 269 km
2004 Megi Category 1 125 km
2003 Maemi Category 4 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 12 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 6.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 7.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 11.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 11.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 7.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest

Ara-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (2.2").

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