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Nangen, South Korea

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81,257 Population 280/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Nangen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area290.4 sq mi (752.1 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates35.4100°N, 127.3858°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.17"
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 72 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 2 150 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 260 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 165 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 138 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 236 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 299 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 244 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 130 km
2013 Danas Category 1 216 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 82 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 210 km
2007 Nari Category 1 101 km
2004 Megi Category 1 260 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 101 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 213 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 135 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 170 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 278 km
1999 Olga Category 1 128 km
1995 Faye Category 3 60 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 145 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in Driest

Nangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (1.2").

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