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Mokpo, South Korea

Full City Profile

268,402 Population 13,878/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Mokpo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²)
Population Density13,878/sq mi
Coordinates34.8128°N, 126.3918°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.82"
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 M4.4 109 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 2 171 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 183 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 261 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 188 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 137 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 225 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 208 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 281 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 163 km
2013 Danas Category 1 230 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 168 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 230 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 290 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 151 km
2007 Nari Category 2 99 km
2004 Megi Category 1 231 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 158 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 256 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 115 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 181 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 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in Driest

Mokpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.1").

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