Jangheung, South Korea

Full City Profile

34,544 Population 145/sq mi density

92 ft Elevation 28 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Jangheung experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Area	238.6 sq mi (618.0 km²)
Population Density	145/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6816°N, 126.9069°W
Timezone	Asia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"

46% above US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 10.43"

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	121 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	122 km
2020	Bavi	Category 3	232 km
2020	Haishen	Category 2	211 km
2020	Maysak	Category 2	139 km
2019	Lingling	Category 2	184 km
2018	Kong-rey	Category 1	211 km
2018	Soulik	Category 1	219 km
2018	Prapiroon	Category 1	233 km
2016	Chaba	Category 2	114 km
2013	Danas	Category 2	183 km
2012	Sanba	Category 2	127 km
2012	Bolaven	Category 1	245 km
2010	Kompasu	Category 3	198 km
2007	Nari	Category 2	49 km
2004	Megi	Category 1	194 km
2003	Maemi	Category 3	117 km
2003	Soudelor	Category 1	208 km
2002	Rusa	Category 1	70 km
2000	Saomai	Category 1	133 km
2000	Prapiroon	Category 1	265 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	—	—	123 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (151 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Halla	Shield	1,919 m (6,296 ft)	1007	151 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	53°F (12°C)	4.5 in
May	62°F (16°C)	4.8 in
June	69°F (21°C)	8.5 in
July	76°F (24°C)	10.4 in	Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	9.9 in	Warmest
September	69°F (21°C)	6.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in	Driest

Jangheung has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (1.1").

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