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Weather & Climate in Gimcheon, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gimcheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 389.8 sq mi (1,009.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1218°N, 128.1198°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 142 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 119 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 272 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 114 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 83 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 197 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 236 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 217 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 21 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 1 | 58 mph | 289 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 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 | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Gimcheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.9").