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Tongyeong, South Korea

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70,641 Population 774/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Tongyeong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area91.3 sq mi (236.5 km²)
Population Density774/sq mi
Coordinates34.8496°N, 128.4278°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.34"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 21, 2016.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 126 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 117 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 128 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 121 km
Jun 29, 2005 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea M4.5 92 km
May 13, 2006 84 km NNW of Hirado, Japan M4.3 111 km
Feb 25, 1996 76 km N of Hirado, Japan M4.0 135 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 125 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 78 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 243 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 101 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 73 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 295 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 284 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 137 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 58 km
2015 Goni Category 3 210 km
2013 Danas Category 1 128 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 35 km
2007 Nari Category 2 102 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 276 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 204 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 226 km
2004 Songda Category 2 231 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 288 km
2004 Megi Category 1 203 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 13 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 101 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 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 6.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest

Tongyeong has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (0.9").

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