Sign In Register

Kwangyang, South Korea

Full City Profile

89,281 Population 407/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Kwangyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area219.3 sq mi (568.0 km²)
Population Density407/sq mi
Coordinates34.9753°N, 127.5892°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.91"

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 M4.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 98 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 291 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 158 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 108 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 247 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 197 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 284 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 259 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 79 km
2015 Goni Category 3 287 km
2013 Danas Category 1 165 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 57 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 249 km
2007 Nari Category 2 56 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 280 km
2004 Megi Category 1 209 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 65 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 171 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 88 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 118 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 8.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in Driest

Kwangyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.9").

View full weather details →