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Gijang, South Korea

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176,388 Population 8,128/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Gijang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²)
Population Density8,128/sq mi
Coordinates35.2442°N, 129.2139°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.49"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 10, 2018.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 60 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 56 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 64 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 93 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 70 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 58 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 99 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 82 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 134 km
Feb 25, 1996 76 km N of Hirado, Japan M4.0 135 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 93 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 145 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 5 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 223 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 29 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 40 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 290 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 161 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 138 km
2015 Goni Category 3 153 km
2013 Danas Category 1 184 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 94 km
2007 Nari Category 1 185 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 219 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 176 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 179 km
2004 Songda Category 2 205 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 259 km
2004 Megi Category 1 272 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 75 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 60 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 202 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 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in Driest

Gijang has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.0").

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