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Weather & Climate in Mokpo, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mokpo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8128°N, 126.3918°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 | 109 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 | 171 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 281 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 98 mph | 168 km |
| 2012 | Bolaven | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 2 | 86 mph | 99 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 158 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 256 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 181 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 | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Halla (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Halla | Shield | 1,919 m (6,296 ft) | 1007 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Mokpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.1").