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Gyeongsan-si, South Korea

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266,951 Population 1,680/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Gyeongsan-si experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area158.9 sq mi (411.6 km²)
Population Density1,680/sq mi
Coordinates35.8233°N, 128.7378°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 43 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 140 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 34 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 147 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 41 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 58 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 110 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 39 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 142 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 123 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 129 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 124 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 117 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 81 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 55 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 39 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 229 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 169 km
2015 Goni Category 2 216 km
2013 Danas Category 1 237 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 94 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 287 km
2007 Nari Category 1 191 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 275 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 253 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 246 km
2004 Songda Category 2 282 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 25 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 133 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 218 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 211 km
1999 Bart Category 2 296 km
1999 Olga Category 1 257 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 78 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 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 6.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest

Gyeongsan-si has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (0.7").

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