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Kunwi, South Korea

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34,293 Population 932/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Kunwi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²)
Population Density932/sq mi
Coordinates36.2347°N, 128.5728°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 77 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 129 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 73 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 102 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 72 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 68 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 143 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 75 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 145 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 120 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 72 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 128 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 97 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 87 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 277 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 209 km
2015 Goni Category 2 248 km
2013 Danas Category 1 282 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 131 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 240 km
2007 Nari Category 1 220 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 299 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 277 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 54 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 177 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 250 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 252 km
1999 Olga Category 1 259 km
1995 Faye Category 2 36 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 208 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 168 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 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 8.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in Driest

Kunwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.8").

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