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Changpyeong, South Korea

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240 ft Elevation 73 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Changpyeong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area233.7 sq mi (605.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.2390°N, 127.0179°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

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 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 152 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 234 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 200 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 165 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 202 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 274 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 276 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 256 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 136 km
2013 Danas Category 1 219 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 109 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 300 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 193 km
2007 Nari Category 1 89 km
2004 Megi Category 1 249 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 123 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 231 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 121 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 170 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 148 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (21°C) 7.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Driest

Changpyeong has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (1.2").

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