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Palgeum, South Korea

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46 ft Elevation 14 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US 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 US 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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