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Weather & Climate in Guryongpo, South Korea

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

Guryongpo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area435.2 sq mi (1,127.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.9899°N, 129.5538°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 38 km 13 km
May 29, 2004 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M5.3 79 km 29 km
Apr 23, 1994 141 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.2 138 km 27 km
Apr 21, 1994 142 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.2 134 km 27 km
Sep 12, 2016 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.9 49 km 10 km
Dec 13, 1996 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea M4.8 146 km 10 km
Jun 25, 1997 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.7 38 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2018 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea M4.7 25 km 5 km
Jul 5, 2016 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.7 59 km 10 km
Sep 19, 2016 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea M4.6 43 km 9 km
Apr 23, 1994 139 km NW of G?tsuch?, Japan M4.5 139 km 28 km
Nov 9, 1995 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea M4.5 69 km 33 km
Dec 13, 1992 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.4 69 km 27 km
Oct 6, 1995 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea M4.3 147 km 33 km
Oct 7, 1995 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea M4.0 69 km 54 km
Dec 9, 2000 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea M3.8 57 km 33 km
Sep 21, 2016 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea M3.5 38 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

31 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 94 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 75 mph 282 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 92 mph 63 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 92 mph 80 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 69 mph 246 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 81 mph 221 km
2015 Goni Category 2 81 mph 158 km
2013 Danas Category 1 69 mph 272 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 86 mph 158 km
2007 Nari Category 1 81 mph 256 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 63 mph 216 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 81 mph 234 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 75 mph 186 km
2004 Songda Category 2 86 mph 251 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 81 mph 289 km
2003 Maemi Category 3 92 mph 51 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 69 mph 112 km
2002 Rusa Category 1 81 mph 279 km
2000 Saomai Category 1 69 mph 258 km
1999 Bart Category 2 92 mph 252 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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Driest

Guryongpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.0").

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