Boseong, South Korea

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37,164 Population 76/sq mi density

531 ft Elevation 162 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Boseong 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 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	531 ft (162 m)
Area	488.2 sq mi (1,264.5 km²)
Population Density	76/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7715°N, 127.0800°W
Timezone	Asia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 3.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

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	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Hinnamnor	Category 2	113 km
2020	Bavi	Category 3	246 km
2020	Haishen	Category 2	200 km
2020	Maysak	Category 2	129 km
2019	Lingling	Category 2	199 km
2018	Prapiroon	Category 1	223 km
2018	Soulik	Category 1	236 km
2018	Kong-rey	Category 1	224 km
2016	Chaba	Category 2	102 km
2013	Danas	Category 1	177 km
2012	Sanba	Category 2	108 km
2012	Bolaven	Category 1	263 km
2010	Kompasu	Category 3	210 km
2007	Nari	Category 2	42 km
2004	Megi	Category 1	197 km
2003	Maemi	Category 3	112 km
2003	Soudelor	Category 1	199 km
2002	Rusa	Category 1	70 km
2000	Saomai	Category 1	127 km
2000	Prapiroon	Category 1	278 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	—	—	127 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (165 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Halla	Shield	1,919 m (6,296 ft)	1007	165 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	5.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	8.6 in
July	76°F (24°C)	10.7 in	Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	10.2 in	Warmest
September	69°F (21°C)	6.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Driest

Boseong has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (1.1").

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