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Cheongju-si, South Korea
Full City Profile
853,938
Population
2,352/sq mi density
161 ft
Elevation
49 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Cheongju-si experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 363.1 sq mi (940.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6372°N, 127.4897°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Cheongju-si has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (1.1").