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Sejong, South Korea

Full City Profile

394,630 Population 56,135/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Sejong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²)
Population Density56,135/sq mi
Coordinates36.5925°N, 127.2922°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 144 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 107 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 231 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 227 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 167 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 187 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 215 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 255 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 185 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 132 km
2007 Nari Category 1 233 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 171 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 287 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 266 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 297 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 210 km
1999 Olga Category 1 194 km
1995 Faye Category 2 112 km
1991 Caitlin Category 1 280 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 267 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 266 km
1985 Kit Category 1 267 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 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

Sejong has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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