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Weather & Climate in Daehap, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daehap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 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 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 205.8 sq mi (533.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6137°N, 128.4717°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.4 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 127 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
33 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 | 81 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 67 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 41 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 212 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 213 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 62 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 283 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 158 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 292 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 92 mph | 251 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 57 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 139 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 183 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 | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Daehap has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.7").