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Yeonggwang, South Korea

Full City Profile

51,688 Population 1,681/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Yeonggwang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.6 km²)
Population Density1,681/sq mi
Coordinates35.2781°N, 126.5118°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.84"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

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 56 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 2 188 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 191 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 245 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 203 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 160 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 276 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 260 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 296 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 175 km
2013 Danas Category 1 253 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 155 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 281 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 147 km
2007 Nari Category 1 119 km
2004 Megi Category 1 270 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 168 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 273 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 145 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 203 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 136 km
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest

Yeonggwang has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.3").

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