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Weather & Climate in Gyeongju, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gyeongju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 511.4 sq mi (1,324.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8428°N, 129.2117°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 7 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 10 km | 9 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.4 | 84 km | 27 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.0 | 88 km | 54 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 10 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 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 | 72 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 38 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 47 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 227 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 247 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 123 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 236 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 20 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 108 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 229 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 263 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 | — | — | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Gyeongju has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.9").