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Nonsan, South Korea

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43,845 Population 205/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Nonsan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area214.2 sq mi (554.8 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates36.2039°N, 127.0847°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

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 60 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 221 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 222 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 201 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 181 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 206 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 221 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 159 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 150 km
2007 Nari Category 1 192 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 176 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 280 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 225 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 262 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 215 km
1999 Olga Category 1 149 km
1995 Faye Category 2 112 km
1994 Seth Category 1 270 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 274 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 271 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 223 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 62 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Nonsan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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