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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").