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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").