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Weather & Climate in Hwayang, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hwayang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 272 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 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 194.3 sq mi (503.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7085°N, 127.6134°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 11, 2024 | 3 km NW of Puan, South Korea | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
39 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 |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 92 mph | 85 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 177 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 56 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 139 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 69 km |
| 2012 | Bolaven | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 2 | 86 mph | 30 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 66 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Halla | Shield | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) | 1007 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Hwayang has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.9").