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Goseong, South Korea

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26,704 Population 134/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Goseong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area199.6 sq mi (516.9 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates34.9763°N, 128.3236°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.22"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M5.4 121 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 111 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 122 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 116 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 108 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 128 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 84 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 259 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 99 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 78 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 290 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 154 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 67 km
2015 Goni Category 3 221 km
2013 Danas Category 1 143 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 18 km
2007 Nari Category 2 100 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 290 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 219 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 239 km
2004 Songda Category 2 246 km
2004 Megi Category 1 214 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 9 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 118 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 121 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 111 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 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.2 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in Driest

Goseong has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (0.9").

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