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Weather & Climate in Kunwi, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kunwi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 932/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2347°N, 128.5728°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 77 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 80 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 | 97 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 87 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 282 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 240 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 54 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 177 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 252 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 63 mph | 259 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 36 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 168 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 | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Kunwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.8").