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Weather & Climate in Osan, South Korea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Osan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²)
Population Density14,463/sq mi
Coordinates37.1522°N, 127.0706°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 134 km 10 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 101 km 17 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 97 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 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 289 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 92 mph 202 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 86 mph 198 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 81 mph 181 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 75 mph 185 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 81 mph 250 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 69 mph 88 km
2007 Nari Category 1 75 mph 296 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 86 mph 222 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 175 km
1999 Olga Category 1 63 mph 237 km
1995 Faye Category 2 69 mph 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Osan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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