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Weather & Climate in Damyang, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Damyang 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 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 233.7 sq mi (605.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3189°N, 126.9839°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 11, 2024 | 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea | M4.4 | 55 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 | 161 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 264 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 144 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 113 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 99 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 129 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 238 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 130 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 179 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 90 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1700 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Damyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.3").