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Dodong-ri, South Korea

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9,169 Population 3/sq mi density
2,034 ft Elevation 620 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Dodong-ri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Area2,882.0 sq mi (7,464.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.4951°N, 130.9043°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.22"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.9 on May 14, 2023.

May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 129 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 143 km
Apr 19, 2019 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M4.4 128 km
Jan 23, 1996 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 115 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 112 km
May 14, 2023 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M3.9 132 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 149 km
Apr 20, 2008 164 km ENE of Sokcho, South Korea M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 99 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 169 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 149 km
2015 Goni Category 1 255 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 207 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 269 km
2004 Songda Category 2 270 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 72 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 295 km
1999 Bart Category 1 251 km
1995 Faye Category 2 210 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 86 km
1991 Mireille Category 2 255 km
1991 Kinna Category 1 297 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 79 km
1990 Zola Category 2 223 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 65 km
1985 Pat Category 1 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ulreung (3 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ulreung Stratovolcano 984 m (3,228 ft) -2990 3 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Dodong-ri has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (2.9").

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