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Weather & Climate in Kurye, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2094°N, 127.4644°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 | 92 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 | 126 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 134 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 223 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 68 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 84 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 112 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 147 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 294 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 133 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1649 | YELLOW SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Kurye has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.1").