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Gwangyang, South Korea

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154,266 Population 871/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Gwangyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area177.2 sq mi (458.9 km²)
Population Density871/sq mi
Coordinates34.9414°N, 127.6957°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.83"

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 M4.4 127 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 90 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 150 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 99 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 257 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 259 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 288 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 188 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 71 km
2015 Goni Category 3 277 km
2013 Danas Category 1 157 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 49 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 259 km
2007 Nari Category 2 56 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 269 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 290 km
2004 Songda Category 2 295 km
2004 Megi Category 1 205 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 55 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 161 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
December 38°F (4°C) 0.8 in Driest

Gwangyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.8").

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