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Jangseong, South Korea

Full City Profile

42,129 Population 164/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Jangseong 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 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 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 Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area257.4 sq mi (666.7 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates35.2978°N, 126.7844°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

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 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 171 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 212 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 220 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 185 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 184 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 278 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 271 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 277 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 156 km
2013 Danas Category 1 237 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 131 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 294 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 171 km
2007 Nari Category 1 105 km
2004 Megi Category 1 262 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 145 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 252 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 134 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 188 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 234 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 136 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 9.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest

Jangseong has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.3").

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