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Jeongeup, South Korea

Full City Profile

139,876 Population 7,444/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Jeongeup experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area18.8 sq mi (48.7 km²)
Population Density7,444/sq mi
Coordinates35.6000°N, 126.9170°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 189 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 214 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 207 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 180 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 192 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 289 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 172 km
2013 Danas Category 1 256 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 129 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 163 km
2007 Nari Category 1 130 km
2004 Megi Category 1 290 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 148 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 260 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 162 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 208 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 231 km
1999 Olga Category 1 94 km
1995 Faye Category 3 108 km
1994 Seth Category 1 201 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 107 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Jeongeup has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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