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Gongeum, South Korea

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89 ft Elevation 27 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Gongeum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.3783°N, 126.5114°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 196 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 186 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 244 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 209 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 159 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 287 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 270 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 181 km
2013 Danas Category 1 261 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 156 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 291 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 146 km
2007 Nari Category 1 127 km
2004 Megi Category 1 280 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 171 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 278 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 154 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 211 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 208 km
1999 Olga Category 1 51 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 125 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest

Gongeum has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (1.3").

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