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Sangju, South Korea

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101,267 Population 209/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Sangju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area484.5 sq mi (1,254.8 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates36.4153°N, 128.1606°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 118 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 113 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 97 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 134 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 114 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 109 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 116 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 150 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 34 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 165 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 106 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 122 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 294 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 224 km
2015 Goni Category 2 290 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 146 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 206 km
2007 Nari Category 1 224 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 95 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 216 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 256 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 269 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 290 km
1999 Olga Category 1 237 km
1995 Faye Category 2 48 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 249 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 208 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 189 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in

Sangju has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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