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Weather & Climate in Hwawŏn, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hwawŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8017°N, 128.5008°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 65 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 60 km | 9 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.4 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.0 | 150 km | 54 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 67 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 | 92 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 72 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 232 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 176 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 295 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 46 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 148 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 236 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 3 | 81 mph | 29 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 | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Hwawŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (0.7").