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Naju, South Korea

Full City Profile

42,459 Population 182/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Naju enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area233.1 sq mi (603.7 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates35.0292°N, 126.7175°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 157 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 211 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 231 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 172 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 170 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 248 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 242 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 266 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 144 km
2013 Danas Category 1 221 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 135 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 266 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 170 km
2007 Nari Category 1 86 km
2004 Megi Category 1 237 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 145 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 242 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 111 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 171 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 240 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 (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 5.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Driest

Naju has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.2").

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