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Weather & Climate in Gumi, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gumi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°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 44.4 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 238.3 sq mi (617.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1136°N, 128.3360°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 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 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 | 128 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 104 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 85 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 269 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 269 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 239 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 181 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 236 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 13 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 1 | 58 mph | 297 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 218 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 174 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 | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°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 | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Gumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.8").