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Haean, South Korea

Gangwon-do · South Korea

Haean is a small town in Gangwon-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,424 ft (434 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

1,424 ft Elevation 434 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
48.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain48.4 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Coordinates38.2863°, 128.1377°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGangwon-do
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation48.4 inches (1,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall32.0 inches (81 cm)

About Haean

Haean is a small town in South Korea (Gangwon-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet (434 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Haean experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,424 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below South Korea avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area270.6 sq mi (700.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.2863°N, 128.1377°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.4"
27% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 32.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on May 14, 2023.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 139 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 83 km
Apr 19, 2019 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M4.4 130 km
May 14, 2023 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea M3.9 127 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 296 km
2020 Bavi Category 1 292 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 167 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 166 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 261 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 85 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 205 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 289 km
1995 Faye Category 1 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Haean has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Haean

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Haean Middle School
Seohwa Middle School
Haean Elementary School
Seohwa Elementary School
서성초등학교
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Radio Stations near Haean

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Haean

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangsanjagi Museum
Yanggu War Memorial Hall
Yangguseonsa Museum
양구근현대사박물관
인제산촌민속박물관

Libraries in Haean

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
양구 교육도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Haean

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
양구5일장
양구중앙시장

Restaurants in Haean

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byeolmi Fish Restaurant
정선가든
해안반점

Cafes in Haean

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

카페루체
카페텐

Monuments in Haean

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yanggu War Memorial Hall

Clinics in Haean

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

서화보건지소
해안면보건지소

Gas Stations in Haean

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haean Gas Station
Peonchibol Gas Station

Banks in Haean

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nonghyup Bank
Nonghyup Bank

Ski Resorts Near Haean

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Yongpyong Resort 0.0 $0
Vivaldi Park Skiworld 0.0 $0
Alpensia Ski Resort 0.0 $0
엘리시안 강촌 0.0 $0
Alps Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Haean

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yangyang International AirportYNYLarge Airport
G 417 AirportSmall Airport
G-307 AirportSmall Airport
G-311 AirportSmall Airport
G-312 AirportSmall Airport
G-313 AirportSmall Airport
G-314 AirportSmall Airport
G-317 AirportSmall Airport
G-321 AirfieldSmall Airport
G-405 AirportSmall Airport
G-406 AirportSmall Airport
G-412 AirportSmall Airport
G-413 AirportSmall Airport
G-414 AirportSmall Airport
G-419 AirportSmall Airport
G-420 AirportSmall Airport
Hoeyang Southeast AirfieldSmall Airport
Hyon-ni AirportSmall Airport
Imdang-ri AirfieldSmall Airport
Kang Da Ri Highway StripSmall Airport
Kojo Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Kumgang AirfieldSmall Airport
Kuum-ni AirportSmall Airport
Yanggu (G-404) AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Haean

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Haean Post Office
Seohwa Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Haean

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Mount Kumgang – Diamond Mountain from the SeaMixed2025

Churches & Religious Organizations in Haean

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
금강산호국향로암
을지성당
초대감리교회
해안중앙교회

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul

🇰🇷 About South Korea

Capital Seoul
Population 51,635,256
Area 98,480 km²
GDP (USD) $1,844,800,934,392
GDP per capita $35,674
HDI 0.929
Life expectancy 83.4 years
Internet users 97.4%
Urban population 81.2%
Currency KRW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +82
TLD .kr
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Haean

Mount Kumgang – Diamond Mountain from the Sea
Mixed · inscribed 2025
Mount Kumgang is a long-celebrated place of exceptional natural beauty, renowned for its near-white granite peaks, deep valleys, waterfalls, and pristine ecosystems, rising to nearly 1,600 metres. The mountain’s dramatic impact is enhanced through constantly c...

Public Holidays in South Korea

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 새해
Feb 16 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 17 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 18 Lunar New Year 설날
Mar 2 Independence Movement Day 3·1절
May 1 Labour Day 노동절
May 5 Children's Day 어린이날
May 24 Buddha's Birthday 부처님 오신 날
Jun 6 Memorial Day 현충일
Jul 17 Constitution Day 제헌절
Aug 17 Liberation Day 광복절
Sep 24 Chuseok 추석
Sep 25 Chuseok 추석
Sep 26 Chuseok 추석
Oct 5 National Foundation Day 개천절
Oct 9 Hangul Day 한글날
Dec 25 Christmas Day 크리스마스

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What is the weather like in Haean?

Haean has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 32.0 inches of snow.

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