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Palgeum, South Korea

Jeollanam-do · South Korea

Palgeum is a small town in Jeollanam-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

46 ft Elevation 14 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
58.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain58.7 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates34.7857°, 126.1429°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollanam-do
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.7 inches (1,492 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.3 inches (31 cm)

About Palgeum

Palgeum is a small town in South Korea (Jeollanam-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Climate in Palgeum

Palgeum has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1174 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F -1.4° / 5.9° 29.4
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F -0.6° / 7.7° 37.5
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F 2.8° / 11.8° 64.4
Apr 12.7°C / 55°F 8° / 17.4° 70.9
May 17.8°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22.3° 93.8
Jun 22°C / 72°F 18.4° / 25.6° 156.3
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 22.5° / 28.2° 230.9
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.9° 219.8
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.5° 138.3
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.7° 49.2
Nov 10.8°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14.9° 48.0
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 0.8° / 8.3° 35.3
Palgeum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above South Korea avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area62.4 sq mi (161.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.7857°N, 126.1429°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
55% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

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 M4.4 120 km
May 31, 2008 108 km WNW of Gaigeturi, South Korea M3.8 150 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 2 191 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 161 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 282 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 208 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 114 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 225 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 197 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 173 km
2013 Danas Category 1 248 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 191 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 217 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 273 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 132 km
2007 Nari Category 2 119 km
2004 Megi Category 1 242 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 173 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 276 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 132 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 200 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 195 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 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest

Palgeum has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Palgeum

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
안좌중학교 팔금분교
Anchang Elementary School
Palgeum Elementary School
안좌초등학교 반월분교
안좌초등학교 자라분교
Anjwa High School
안좌초등학교
안좌초등학교 반월분교
팔금초등학교
안좌중학교 팔금분교
Anjwa Middle School
안좌초등학교 자라분교
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Radio Stations near Palgeum

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Palgeum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gibbeumssingkeugongjang Exhibition Hall
Gibbeumssingkeugongjang Exhibition Hall
Jeungdogaetbeolsaengtae Exhibition Hall
Mokpo Marine Science Museum
Mokpo Marine Science Museum
Mokpo Modern History Museum
Mokpo Modern History Museum
Native Plant Museum Building 1
Native Plant Museum Building 2
World Shell Museum
Yellow Sea Exchange Museum
국립호남권생물자원관
국립호남권생물자원관
신안군기록관
신안군기록관
신안해저유물발굴기념관

Libraries in Palgeum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hanuri Yeongamdokseo Cultural Center Library0.0
Hanuri Yeongamdokseo Cultural Center Library0.0
Heuksanjasanmunhwa Library0.0
Heuksanjasanmunhwa Library0.0
Mokpo City Library0.0
Mokpo City Library0.0
Mokpo Public Library0.0
Noeul Small Library0.0
Noeul Small Library0.0
Sachisae Village Library0.0
Unnam Eden Library0.0
Yongsosae Village Library0.0
중앙도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Palgeum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hangdong market
Hangdong market

Restaurants in Palgeum

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1004수육돼지국밥
다도식당
동백횟집
레드향
모아식당
뻘뚱
사계절식당
섬마을음식점
솔가든맛집
시골밥상
신정
안동식육식당
안좌한우
억순이의기찬밥상
이탈리안레스토랑 고산
천사섬퍼플활어회타운
팔금맛집

Monuments in Palgeum

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

국도2호선 기점비
신안군 도로원표
충혼탑

Gas Stations in Palgeum

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sinan Gas Station

Banks in Palgeum

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anjwa Nonghyup
신안농협 팔금지점
신안농협 팔금지점

Golf Courses in Palgeum

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pine Beach Golf Links

Airports Near Palgeum

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Muan International AirportMWXLarge Airport
Gwangju AirportKWJMedium Airport
Chodang University Sani Airport (Yeongnong Airport)Small Airport
G 712 AirportSmall Airport
Hwangryong AirportSmall Airport
Mokpo Air BaseSmall Airport
Yeongam AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Palgeum

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Anjwa Post Office
안좌우체국
팔금우체국
팔금우체국

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palgeum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
팔금중앙교회

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul

🇰🇷 About South Korea

Capital Seoul
Population 51,635,256
Area 98,480 km²
GDP (USD) $1,844,800,934,392
GDP per capita $35,674
HDI 0.929
Life expectancy 83.4 years
Internet users 97.4%
Urban population 81.2%
Currency KRW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +82
TLD .kr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in South Korea

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 새해
Feb 16 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 17 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 18 Lunar New Year 설날
Mar 2 Independence Movement Day 3·1절
May 1 Labour Day 노동절
May 5 Children's Day 어린이날
May 24 Buddha's Birthday 부처님 오신 날
Jun 6 Memorial Day 현충일
Jul 17 Constitution Day 제헌절
Aug 17 Liberation Day 광복절
Sep 24 Chuseok 추석
Sep 25 Chuseok 추석
Sep 26 Chuseok 추석
Oct 5 National Foundation Day 개천절
Oct 9 Hangul Day 한글날
Dec 25 Christmas Day 크리스마스

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What is the weather like in Palgeum?

Palgeum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 12.3 inches of snow.

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