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Weather & Climate in Ara-dong, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ara-dong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4689°N, 126.5275°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 31, 2008 | 108 km WNW of Gaigeturi, South Korea | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 3 | 92 mph | 74 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 3 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 2 | 92 mph | 104 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 75 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 92 mph | 63 km |
| 2014 | Neoguri | Category 1 | 75 mph | 204 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 2 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 98 mph | 134 km |
| 2012 | Bolaven | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 166 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 2 | 92 mph | 48 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 125 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 101 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Halla | Shield | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) | 1007 | 12 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Ara-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (2.2").