Weather & Climate in Andong, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Andong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 586.5 sq mi (1,519.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5664°N, 128.7228°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 12, 2016 | 6km S of Gyeongju, South Korea | M5.4 | 98 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 108 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 134 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 59 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 79 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 217 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 199 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 63 mph | 289 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 26 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 184 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 98 mph | 157 km |
| 1987 | Thelma | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 1985 | Pat | Category 1 | 69 mph | 220 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1643 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Andong has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.0").