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Koch'ang, South Korea

Full City Profile

72,996 Population 312/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Koch'ang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area234.3 sq mi (606.9 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates35.4333°N, 126.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 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 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 188 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 200 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 227 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 199 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 174 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 293 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 282 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 292 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 172 km
2013 Danas Category 1 254 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 141 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 159 km
2007 Nari Category 1 122 km
2004 Megi Category 1 278 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 157 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 266 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 151 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 204 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 220 km
1999 Olga Category 1 69 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 120 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in Driest

Koch'ang has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (1.3").

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