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Mungyeong, South Korea

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77,304 Population 220/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Mungyeong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area352.0 sq mi (911.7 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates36.5946°N, 128.1995°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 M5.4 129 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 125 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 79 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 114 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 124 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 114 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 127 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 21 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 179 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 92 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 113 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 295 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 244 km
2015 Goni Category 2 296 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 166 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 189 km
2007 Nari Category 1 244 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 105 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 229 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 276 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 289 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 286 km
1999 Olga Category 1 252 km
1995 Faye Category 2 50 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 257 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 220 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 196 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 11.1 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in

Mungyeong has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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