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Weather & Climate in Anseong, South Korea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Anseong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area214.0 sq mi (554.2 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates37.0108°N, 127.2703°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 133 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 125 km 10 km
Jun 11, 2024 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea M4.4 148 km 10 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 124 km 17 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 74 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 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 266 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 92 mph 219 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 86 mph 180 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 81 mph 163 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 75 mph 208 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 75 mph 300 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 81 mph 228 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 69 mph 109 km
2007 Nari Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 86 mph 198 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 195 km
1999 Olga Category 1 63 mph 231 km
1995 Faye Category 2 69 mph 129 km
1987 Dinah Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 12.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 10.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Anseong has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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