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Weather & Climate in Chinju, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 275.2 sq mi (712.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1928°N, 128.0847°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Jun 29, 2005 | 80 km SE of Kyosai, South Korea | M4.5 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 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 | 101 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 107 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 82 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 186 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 88 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 170 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 15 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 99 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 92 mph | 250 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 38 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 150 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 127 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 | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Chinju has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.8").