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Naesŏ, South Korea

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80,987 Population 2,119/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Naesŏ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area38.2 sq mi (99.0 km²)
Population Density2,119/sq mi
Coordinates35.2497°N, 128.5200°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 10, 2018.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 86 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 76 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 88 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 116 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 129 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 81 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 119 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 142 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 145 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 62 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 265 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 68 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 44 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 173 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 102 km
2015 Goni Category 3 212 km
2013 Danas Category 1 172 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 34 km
2007 Nari Category 1 132 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 282 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 221 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 234 km
2004 Songda Category 2 250 km
2004 Megi Category 1 248 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 44 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 120 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 155 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 144 km
1999 Bart Category 2 280 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 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.0 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in Driest

Naesŏ has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (0.8").

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