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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").