Weather & Climate in Waegwan, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waegwan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 28.3 sq mi (73.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9925°N, 128.3979°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 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 | 114 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 91 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 71 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 255 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 179 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 255 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 101 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 55 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 168 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 219 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 223 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 3 | 81 mph | 9 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 1 | 58 mph | 289 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1643 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Waegwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (0.6").