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Geoje, South Korea

Full City Profile

232,921 Population 4,086/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Geoje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area57.0 sq mi (147.7 km²)
Population Density4,086/sq mi
Coordinates34.8138°N, 128.7056°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.85"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 21, 2016.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 117 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 110 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 120 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 135 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 113 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 70 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 146 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 94 km
Feb 25, 1996 76 km N of Hirado, Japan M4.0 114 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 297 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 62 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 220 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 87 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 78 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 276 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 297 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 122 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 72 km
2015 Goni Category 3 184 km
2013 Danas Category 1 125 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 56 km
2007 Nari Category 2 124 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 251 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 180 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 200 km
2004 Songda Category 2 207 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 264 km
2004 Megi Category 1 208 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 38 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 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in Driest

Geoje has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.1").

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