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Weather & Climate in Daegu, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daegu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,913,808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8703°N, 128.5911°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 57 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.4 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.0 | 143 km | 54 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 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 | 93 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 69 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 50 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 237 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 170 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 93 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 289 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 37 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 146 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 213 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 246 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 3 | 81 mph | 30 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 | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Daegu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.6").