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Sangsa, South Korea

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69 ft Elevation 21 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Sangsa 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area350.3 sq mi (907.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.9394°N, 127.4552°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.90"

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 M4.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 101 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 279 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 170 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 113 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 235 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 204 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 273 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 251 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 84 km
2015 Goni Category 3 299 km
2013 Danas Category 1 168 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 70 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 300 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 238 km
2007 Nari Category 2 49 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 289 km
2004 Megi Category 1 207 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 77 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 180 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 82 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 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 11.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in Driest

Sangsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (0.9").

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