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Gumi, South Korea

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404,691 Population 1,698/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Gumi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area238.3 sq mi (617.3 km²)
Population Density1,698/sq mi
Coordinates36.1136°N, 128.3360°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 87 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 81 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 121 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 83 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 87 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 84 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 144 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 71 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 128 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 104 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 85 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 269 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 192 km
2015 Goni Category 2 261 km
2013 Danas Category 1 269 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 113 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 239 km
2007 Nari Category 1 199 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 291 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 64 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 181 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 229 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 236 km
1999 Olga Category 1 234 km
1995 Faye Category 2 13 km
1994 Seth Category 1 297 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 218 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 174 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 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in Driest

Gumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.8").

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