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Puan, South Korea

Full City Profile

22,267 Population 117/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Puan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area190.6 sq mi (493.6 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates35.7281°N, 126.7319°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

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 4 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 211 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 195 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 225 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 198 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 174 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 193 km
2013 Danas Category 1 277 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 150 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 141 km
2007 Nari Category 1 150 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 170 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 282 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 181 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 229 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 211 km
1999 Olga Category 1 89 km
1995 Faye Category 3 129 km
1994 Seth Category 1 214 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 268 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 261 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 88 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Puan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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