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Daegu, South Korea

Full City Profile

2,365,523 Population 5,913,808/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Daegu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density5,913,808/sq mi
Coordinates35.8703°N, 128.5911°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 57 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 147 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 49 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 142 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 54 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 68 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 124 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 53 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 138 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 143 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 132 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 106 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 93 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 69 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 50 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 237 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 170 km
2015 Goni Category 2 230 km
2013 Danas Category 1 242 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 93 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 273 km
2007 Nari Category 1 187 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 289 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 265 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 260 km
2004 Songda Category 2 294 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 37 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 146 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 215 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 213 km
1999 Olga Category 1 246 km
1995 Faye Category 3 30 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest

Daegu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.6").

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