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Changsu, South Korea

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26,463 Population 128/sq mi density
1,348 ft Elevation 411 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Changsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area206.0 sq mi (533.6 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates35.6484°N, 127.5152°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 144 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 149 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 74 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 161 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 153 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 266 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 126 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 245 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 257 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 149 km
2013 Danas Category 1 235 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 87 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 208 km
2007 Nari Category 1 128 km
2004 Megi Category 1 285 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 110 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 220 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 161 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 191 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 281 km
1999 Olga Category 1 146 km
1995 Faye Category 3 67 km
1994 Seth Category 1 219 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 132 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 7.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 12.8 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 10.5 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Driest

Changsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (1.2").

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