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Weather & Climate in Yeongdeok, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yeongdeok experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 74.1 sq mi (191.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4137°N, 129.3700°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 72 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 56 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 52 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 66 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.4 | 116 km | 27 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 128 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 75 km E of Ulsan, South Korea | M4.0 | 114 km | 54 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 101 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 2 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 268 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 252 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 66 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 162 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 1 | 69 mph | 292 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 74 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 150 km |
| 1991 | Mireille | Category 2 | 104 mph | 283 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 | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ulreung (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ulreung | Stratovolcano | 984 m (3,228 ft) | -2990 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Yeongdeok has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.0").