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Yesan, South Korea

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39,409 Population 188/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Yesan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area209.7 sq mi (543.1 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates36.6776°N, 126.8427°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (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 M4.4 103 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 132 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 268 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 185 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 224 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 204 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 174 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 278 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 214 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 96 km
2007 Nari Category 1 247 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 212 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 280 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 170 km
1999 Olga Category 1 181 km
1995 Faye Category 2 151 km
1987 Thelma Category 1 277 km
1985 Kit Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Yesan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.1").

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