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Sinhyeon, South Korea

Full City Profile

82,560 Population 19,564/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Sinhyeon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density19,564/sq mi
Coordinates34.8825°N, 128.6267°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.6"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.85"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 10, 2018.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 113 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 105 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 116 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 146 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 137 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 109 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 81 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 148 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 104 km
Feb 25, 1996 76 km N of Hirado, Japan M4.0 124 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 63 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 231 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 86 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 73 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 286 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 298 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 131 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 72 km
2015 Goni Category 3 192 km
2013 Danas Category 1 132 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 46 km
2007 Nari Category 2 120 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 260 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 190 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 209 km
2004 Songda Category 2 218 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 275 km
2004 Megi Category 1 212 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 30 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1643 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 7.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in Driest

Sinhyeon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.0").

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