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Weather & Climate in Changnyeong, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changnyeong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 205.8 sq mi (533.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5415°N, 128.4951°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 70 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea | M4.5 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.4 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.0 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 2 | 86 mph | 74 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 64 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 37 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 205 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 56 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 288 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 61 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 133 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 175 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 | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Changnyeong has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (0.6").