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Gimcheon, South Korea
Full City Profile
150,000
Population
385/sq mi density
266 ft
Elevation
81 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Gimcheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 389.8 sq mi (1,009.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1218°N, 128.1198°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1643 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Gimcheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.9").