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Weather & Climate in Kwangyang, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kwangyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 219.3 sq mi (568.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9753°N, 127.5892°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 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 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 | 98 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 291 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 158 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 197 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 79 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 165 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 57 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 2 | 86 mph | 56 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 171 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 88 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 118 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Kwangyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.9").