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Weather & Climate in Cheongsong gun, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cheongsong gun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 325.3 sq mi (842.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4335°N, 129.0570°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 74 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 81 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.4 | 135 km | 27 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 133 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.0 | 135 km | 54 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 63 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 293 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 248 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 280 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 60 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 173 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 284 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 52 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 98 mph | 126 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 | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ulreung (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ulreung | Stratovolcano | 984 m (3,228 ft) | -2990 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Cheongsong gun has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.1").