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Weather & Climate in Baengnyeongdo, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baengnyeongdo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9514°N, 124.6732°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 31, 2014 | 136 km SW of Ongjin, North Korea | M5.0 | 114 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 130 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1998 | 112 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 138 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 20 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 47 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 145 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 82 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in |
Baengnyeongdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.6").