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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 238.3 sq mi (617.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1136°N, 128.3360°E |
| 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").