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Yeosu, South Korea

Full City Profile

268,823 Population 1,383/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Yeosu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area194.3 sq mi (503.3 km²)
Population Density1,383/sq mi
Coordinates34.7606°N, 127.6622°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

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 M4.4 141 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 74 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 300 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 299 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 151 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 86 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 253 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 239 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 272 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 177 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 57 km
2015 Goni Category 3 278 km
2013 Danas Category 1 141 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 62 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 300 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 261 km
2007 Nari Category 2 38 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 265 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 283 km
2004 Songda Category 2 285 km
2004 Megi Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in Driest

Yeosu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.9").

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