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Kurye, South Korea

Full City Profile

30,000 Population 1,241/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Kurye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²)
Population Density1,241/sq mi
Coordinates35.2094°N, 127.4644°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.89"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

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 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 126 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 274 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 161 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 134 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 241 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 280 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 296 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 223 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 107 km
2013 Danas Category 1 193 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 68 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 228 km
2007 Nari Category 1 79 km
2004 Megi Category 1 237 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 84 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 194 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 112 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 147 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 294 km
1999 Olga Category 1 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest

Kurye has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.1").

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