All Countries
Weather & Climate in Gangjin, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gangjin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 230.5 sq mi (596.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5303°N, 127.1636°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 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 | 171 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 184 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 157 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 268 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 237 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 106 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 117 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 125 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 238 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 191 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 112 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 3 | 81 mph | 84 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 1 | 58 mph | 197 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 | — | — | 123 km |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Gangjin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (1.3").