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Imsil, South Korea

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25,693 Population 111/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Imsil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area230.5 sq mi (596.9 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates35.6131°N, 127.2794°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (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 54 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 174 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 174 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 245 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 147 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 224 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 267 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 154 km
2013 Danas Category 1 240 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 101 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 190 km
2007 Nari Category 1 124 km
2004 Megi Category 1 284 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 122 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 235 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 158 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 194 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 262 km
1999 Olga Category 1 125 km
1995 Faye Category 3 80 km
1994 Seth Category 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 121 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 9.6 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Imsil has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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