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Hwasun, South Korea

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59,914 Population 197/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Hwasun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area303.6 sq mi (786.2 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates35.0613°N, 126.9875°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

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 81 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 2 140 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 236 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 207 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 154 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 195 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 254 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 258 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 247 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 126 km
2013 Danas Category 1 205 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 110 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 282 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 193 km
2007 Nari Category 1 73 km
2004 Megi Category 1 231 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 121 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 224 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 103 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 156 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 264 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 — — 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in Driest

Hwasun has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.2").

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