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Yeongam, South Korea

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51,573 Population 139/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Yeongam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area371.3 sq mi (961.5 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates34.8006°N, 126.6967°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 11, 2024.

Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 145 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 211 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 234 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 161 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 165 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 223 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 219 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 255 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 136 km
2013 Danas Category 1 206 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 141 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 243 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 177 km
2007 Nari Category 2 73 km
2004 Megi Category 1 215 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 139 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 231 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 93 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 157 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake — — 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 9.3 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in Driest

Yeongam has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.1").

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