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Seogwipo, South Korea

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178,552 Population 531/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Seogwipo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area336.2 sq mi (870.7 km²)
Population Density531/sq mi
Coordinates33.2533°N, 126.5618°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.97"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 31, 2008.

May 31, 2008 108 km WNW of Gaigeturi, South Korea M3.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 69 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 205 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 238 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 125 km
2019 Lingling Category 3 157 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 100 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 51 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 195 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 62 km
2014 Neoguri Category 1 180 km
2013 Danas Category 2 115 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 126 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 130 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 148 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 182 km
2007 Nari Category 2 28 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 268 km
2004 Songda Category 2 250 km
2004 Megi Category 1 117 km
2003 Maemi Category 4 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 12 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 7.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 10.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest

Seogwipo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (2.0").

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