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Weather & Climate in Dodong-ri, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dodong-ri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 2,882.0 sq mi (7,464.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4951°N, 130.9043°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 115 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2023 | 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M3.9 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2008 | 164 km ENE of Sokcho, South Korea | M3.6 | 146 km | 548 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 99 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 86 mph | 149 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 52 mph | 207 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 72 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 295 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 69 mph | 210 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 86 km |
| 1991 | Mireille | Category 2 | 104 mph | 255 km |
| 1991 | Kinna | Category 1 | 63 mph | 297 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 79 km |
| 1990 | Zola | Category 2 | 63 mph | 223 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 86 mph | 65 km |
| 1985 | Pat | Category 1 | 69 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ulreung (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ulreung | Stratovolcano | 984 m (3,228 ft) | -2990 | 3 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Dodong-ri has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (2.9").