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Kimje, South Korea

Full City Profile

44,894 Population 213/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Kimje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area210.5 sq mi (545.2 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates35.8017°N, 126.8889°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

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 17 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 210 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 207 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 212 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 185 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 189 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 191 km
2013 Danas Category 1 276 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 142 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 149 km
2007 Nari Category 1 152 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 163 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 276 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 184 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 229 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 222 km
1999 Olga Category 1 105 km
1995 Faye Category 3 121 km
1994 Seth Category 1 223 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 262 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 256 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 85 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Kimje has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (1.3").

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