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Beolgyo, South Korea

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19,842 Population 41/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Beolgyo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area488.2 sq mi (1,264.5 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates34.8490°N, 127.3405°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.18"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 100 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 269 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 182 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 114 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 224 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 207 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 258 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 238 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 86 km
2013 Danas Category 1 166 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 83 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 285 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 230 km
2007 Nari Category 2 39 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 296 km
2004 Megi Category 1 199 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 88 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 185 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 72 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake — — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.2 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 10.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest

Beolgyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (1.0").

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