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Changwon, South Korea

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1,025,702 Population 3,608/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Changwon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area284.3 sq mi (736.3 km²)
Population Density3,608/sq mi
Coordinates35.2281°N, 128.6811°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.71"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 10, 2018.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 78 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 69 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 80 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 110 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 116 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 74 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 109 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 129 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 138 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 139 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 47 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 253 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 56 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 36 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 166 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 106 km
2015 Goni Category 3 197 km
2013 Danas Category 1 171 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 46 km
2007 Nari Category 1 142 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 267 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 208 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 219 km
2004 Songda Category 2 237 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 294 km
2004 Megi Category 1 250 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 50 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 105 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 164 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 147 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 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in Driest

Changwon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (0.8").

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