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Namsa, South Korea

Full City Profile

23,587 Population 1,436/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Namsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area16.4 sq mi (42.6 km²)
Population Density1,436/sq mi
Coordinates35.9333°N, 127.0500°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (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 37 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 211 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 221 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 200 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 174 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 205 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 195 km
2013 Danas Category 1 281 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 139 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 157 km
2007 Nari Category 1 163 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 161 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 270 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 195 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 235 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 231 km
1999 Olga Category 1 125 km
1995 Faye Category 3 113 km
1994 Seth Category 1 239 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 260 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 80 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Namsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (1.2").

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