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Kimhae, South Korea

Full City Profile

531,966 Population 2,695/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Kimhae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area197.4 sq mi (511.3 km²)
Population Density2,695/sq mi
Coordinates35.2342°N, 128.8811°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 10, 2018.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 68 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 60 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 71 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 101 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 98 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 64 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 103 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 111 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 134 km
Feb 25, 1996 76 km N of Hirado, Japan M4.0 144 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 121 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 29 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 241 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 41 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 30 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 162 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 117 km
2015 Goni Category 3 180 km
2013 Danas Category 1 174 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 64 km
2007 Nari Category 1 158 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 249 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 195 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 204 km
2004 Songda Category 2 224 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 280 km
2004 Megi Category 1 257 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 65 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 88 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 178 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1643 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 38°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest

Kimhae has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (0.9").

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