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Koesan, South Korea

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44,461 Population 137/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Koesan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area325.1 sq mi (842.0 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates36.8108°N, 127.7947°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 94 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 106 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 219 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 267 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 118 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 138 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 258 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 270 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 194 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 153 km
2007 Nari Category 1 259 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 148 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 271 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 293 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 245 km
1999 Olga Category 1 241 km
1995 Faye Category 2 81 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 297 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 262 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 295 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 10.1 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Koesan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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