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Changnyeong, South Korea

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74,668 Population 363/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Changnyeong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area205.8 sq mi (533.1 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates35.5415°N, 128.4951°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.92"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 70 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 60 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 70 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 94 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 127 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 65 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 148 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 141 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 149 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 135 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 71 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 74 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 289 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 64 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 37 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 204 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 132 km
2015 Goni Category 2 226 km
2013 Danas Category 1 205 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 56 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 290 km
2007 Nari Category 1 153 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 288 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 244 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 251 km
2004 Songda Category 2 273 km
2004 Megi Category 1 279 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 61 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 133 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 180 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 175 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 6.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest

Changnyeong has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (0.6").

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