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Waegwan, South Korea

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29,691 Population 1,051/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Waegwan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.2 km²)
Population Density1,051/sq mi
Coordinates35.9925°N, 128.3979°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 29, 2020.

Sep 12, 2016 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea M5.4 77 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 70 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 132 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 74 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 82 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 145 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 74 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 143 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 85 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 80 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 2 114 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 91 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 71 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 255 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 179 km
2015 Goni Category 2 251 km
2013 Danas Category 1 255 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 101 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 251 km
2007 Nari Category 1 189 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 287 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 281 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 55 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 168 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 219 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 223 km
1999 Olga Category 1 234 km
1995 Faye Category 3 9 km
1994 Seth Category 1 289 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 207 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 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest

Waegwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.6").

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