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Pohang, South Korea

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492,041 Population 1,131/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Pohang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area435.2 sq mi (1,127.2 km²)
Population Density1,131/sq mi
Coordinates36.0292°N, 129.3648°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 31 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 84 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 40 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 135 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 28 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 8 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 73 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 35 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 81 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 84 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 144 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 85 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 65 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 143 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 293 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 93 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 61 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 72 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 248 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 215 km
2015 Goni Category 2 174 km
2013 Danas Category 1 271 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 148 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 300 km
2007 Nari Category 1 246 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 232 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 245 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 203 km
2004 Songda Category 2 269 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 36 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 121 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 271 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 253 km
1999 Bart Category 2 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1643 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake — — 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in Driest

Pohang has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (1.1").

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