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Weather & Climate in Yecheon, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yecheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 343.8 sq mi (890.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6574°N, 128.4551°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 119 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 142 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 175 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 69 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 90 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 195 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 97 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 221 km |
| 2002 | Rusa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 63 mph | 274 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 27 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 98 mph | 182 km |
| 1987 | Thelma | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 1985 | Pat | Category 1 | 69 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Yecheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (1.0").