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Weather & Climate in Eisen, South Korea

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

Eisen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density5,750/sq mi
Coordinates35.9675°N, 128.9308°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 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 33 km 13 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 116 km 29 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 30 km 10 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 131 km 10 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 29 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 35 km 5 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 100 km 10 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 31 km 9 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 120 km 33 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 113 km 27 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 117 km 54 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 100 km 33 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 116 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 36 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 89 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 92 mph 57 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 92 mph 52 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 69 mph 242 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 81 mph 190 km
2015 Goni Category 2 81 mph 206 km
2013 Danas Category 1 69 mph 255 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 86 mph 117 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 58 mph 283 km
2007 Nari Category 1 81 mph 214 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 63 mph 265 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 81 mph 257 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 75 mph 235 km
2004 Songda Category 2 86 mph 285 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 92 mph 10 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 69 mph 133 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 81 mph 241 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 69 mph 232 km
1999 Bart Category 2 92 mph 291 km
1999 Olga Category 1 69 mph 278 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in Driest

Eisen has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.7").

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