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Weather & Climate in T’aebaek, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
T’aebaek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Area | 117.2 sq mi (303.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1759°N, 128.9889°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 103 km | 29 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 68 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2023 | 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M3.9 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 160 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 86 mph | 29 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 22 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 188 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 75 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 253 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 69 mph | 49 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 1985 | Pat | Category 1 | 69 mph | 227 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ulreung (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ulreung | Stratovolcano | 984 m (3,228 ft) | -2990 | 170 km |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
T’aebaek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (1.5").