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Chinju, South Korea

Full City Profile

307,242 Population 1,117/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Chinju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area275.2 sq mi (712.6 km²)
Population Density1,117/sq mi
Coordinates35.1928°N, 128.0847°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 122 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 111 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 122 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 147 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 116 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 140 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 139 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 101 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 291 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 107 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 82 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 295 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 299 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 186 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 88 km
2015 Goni Category 3 247 km
2013 Danas Category 1 170 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 15 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 277 km
2007 Nari Category 1 99 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 250 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 267 km
2004 Songda Category 2 278 km
2004 Megi Category 1 234 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 38 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 150 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 127 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 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 11.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in Driest

Chinju has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.8").

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