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Weather & Climate in Mungyeong, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mungyeong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Area | 352.0 sq mi (911.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5946°N, 128.1995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 92 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 69 mph | 295 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 166 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 189 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 105 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 229 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 289 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 286 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 63 mph | 252 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 50 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 1987 | Thelma | Category 1 | 86 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in |
Mungyeong has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (1.0").