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Weather & Climate in Dopo, South Korea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dopo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area371.3 sq mi (961.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.8460°N, 126.6437°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.4"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

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 M4.4 101 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 152 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 98 mph 205 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 98 mph 240 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 92 mph 168 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 81 mph 160 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 75 mph 228 km
2018 Soulik Category 1 81 mph 221 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 69 mph 262 km
2016 Chaba Category 2 81 mph 142 km
2013 Danas Category 1 75 mph 213 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 98 mph 145 km
2012 Bolaven Category 1 75 mph 245 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 81 mph 170 km
2007 Nari Category 2 86 mph 79 km
2004 Megi Category 1 75 mph 222 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 104 mph 146 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 69 mph 238 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 81 mph 100 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 69 mph 163 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1649 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Halla Shield 1,919 m (6,296 ft) 1007 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 5.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in Driest

Dopo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.2").

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