Haenam, South Korea

Full City Profile

23,928 Population 61/sq mi density

128 ft Elevation 39 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Haenam 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 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.6°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	128 ft (39 m)
Area	391.4 sq mi (1,013.8 km²)
Population Density	61/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5711°N, 126.5989°W
Timezone	Asia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"

36% above US avg

Snowfall 1.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 9.45"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

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	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Hinnamnor	Category 2	144 km
2020	Bavi	Category 3	206 km
2020	Haishen	Category 2	236 km
2020	Maysak	Category 2	162 km
2019	Lingling	Category 2	156 km
2018	Kong-rey	Category 1	197 km
2018	Soulik	Category 1	193 km
2018	Prapiroon	Category 1	254 km
2016	Chaba	Category 2	131 km
2013	Danas	Category 2	200 km
2012	Sanba	Category 2	147 km
2012	Bolaven	Category 1	217 km
2012	Damrey	Category 1	280 km
2010	Kompasu	Category 3	168 km
2007	Nari	Category 2	74 km
2004	Megi	Category 1	198 km
2003	Maemi	Category 3	126 km
2003	Soudelor	Category 1	228 km
2002	Rusa	Category 1	84 km
2000	Saomai	Category 1	152 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1649	YELLOW SEA	Earthquake	—	—	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Halla	Shield	1,919 m (6,296 ft)	1007	135 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	70°F (21°C)	8.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	9.5 in	Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	8.5 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	5.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in	Driest

Haenam has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.1").

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