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Seolcheon, South Korea

Jeollabuk-do · South Korea

Seolcheon is a small town in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 965 ft (294 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

965 ft Elevation 294 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
60.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Coordinates36.0090°, 127.7901°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollabuk-do
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation60.8 inches (1,544 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.0 inches (18 cm)

About Seolcheon

Seolcheon is a small town in South Korea (Jeollabuk-do) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet (294 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Seoul.

Seolcheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below South Korea avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area360.6 sq mi (933.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.0090°N, 127.7901°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above South Korea avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 M5.4 131 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 122 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 128 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 136 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 127 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 101 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 78 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 156 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 287 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 139 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 115 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 272 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 277 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 181 km
2013 Danas Category 1 265 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 108 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 208 km
2007 Nari Category 1 172 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 110 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 214 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 204 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 225 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 280 km
1999 Olga Category 1 185 km
1995 Faye Category 2 46 km
1994 Seth Category 1 265 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 257 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 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.8 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Seolcheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Seolcheon

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mupungjung High School
Seolcheon High School
Mupung Middle School
Seolcheon Middle School
Mupung Elementary School
무풍중고등학교
Mujugucheon Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Seolcheon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WOWCCM christian-gospel, musica cristiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Seolcheon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bandiraendeucheonmun Science Museum
Bandiraendeugonchung Museum
Banditbul Museum
Gimcheonsegye Ceramic Museum
Gonchung Museum
Jikjiseongbo Museum
Nangyegukak Museum
Yeongdonggun Local Minsokjaryo Exhibition Hall
무주서창향토박물관
무주전통생활문화체험관

Libraries in Seolcheon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chogang Library0.0
Donghyang Village Library0.0
Gusegunyanggang Library0.0
Keunsaram Library0.0
Mujugun Public Library0.0
Yeongdong Library0.0
Youth Gongbubang Library0.0
Youth Gongbubang Library0.0
영동 레인보우도서관0.0
형설지공군립도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Seolcheon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
매곡장
반딧불시장
상촌면재래시장

Hotels in Seolcheon

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family House Condominium
Gungjeon Condominium
Haepidei Condominium
Hotel Tirol
Hotel Tirol
Kookmin Hotel
Mujubaelli Condominium
Mujurijoteu Gajok Hotel
Seuwiteu Condominium

Restaurants in Seolcheon

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

물한식당
민주가든
신한천식당

Bus Stations in Seolcheon

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seolcheon Bus Stop
구천동버스터미널 (Gucheon-dong Bus Stop)

Gas Stations in Seolcheon

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mupung Gas Station
Raje Gas Station

Banks in Seolcheon

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gucheon Nonghyup

Golf Courses in Seolcheon

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muju Deogyusan Rresort

Stadiums & Teams in Seolcheon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Seolcheon

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)CJJLarge Airport
Yecheon AirbaseYECMedium Airport
G 532 AirportSmall Airport
G 536 AirportSmall Airport
Gyeryongdae Emergency AirfieldSmall Airport
Jeonju (G 703) Air BaseCHNSmall Airport
Jochiwon (G-505) AirfieldSmall Airport
NamjiSmall Airport
Namji Emergency AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangju AirfieldSmall Airport
Seongmu AirportSmall Airport
SL Air AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Seolcheon

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mujugucheondong Postal Agency
Seolcheon Post Office
Seolcheon Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seolcheon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hwangryongsa
Seolcheon Catholic Church
만복사
황룡사

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Seoul

🇰🇷 About South Korea

Capital Seoul
Population 51,635,256
Area 98,480 km²
GDP (USD) $1,844,800,934,392
GDP per capita $35,674
HDI 0.929
Life expectancy 83.4 years
Internet users 97.4%
Urban population 81.2%
Currency KRW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +82
TLD .kr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in South Korea

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 새해
Feb 16 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 17 Lunar New Year 설날
Feb 18 Lunar New Year 설날
Mar 2 Independence Movement Day 3·1절
May 1 Labour Day 노동절
May 5 Children's Day 어린이날
May 24 Buddha's Birthday 부처님 오신 날
Jun 6 Memorial Day 현충일
Jul 17 Constitution Day 제헌절
Aug 17 Liberation Day 광복절
Sep 24 Chuseok 추석
Sep 25 Chuseok 추석
Sep 26 Chuseok 추석
Oct 5 National Foundation Day 개천절
Oct 9 Hangul Day 한글날
Dec 25 Christmas Day 크리스마스

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seolcheon

What is the weather like in Seolcheon?

Seolcheon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches, with 7.0 inches of snow.

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