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Weather & Climate in Yeongju, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yeongju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 258.1 sq mi (668.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8217°N, 128.6308°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 | 127 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 78 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M5.3 | 118 km | 29 km |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 14km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 3 km SW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2018 | 5 km SW of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.7 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Gyeongju, South Korea | M4.6 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 79 km ENE of Heunghae, South Korea | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 118 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2023 | 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M3.9 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 60 km NE of Heunghae, South Korea | M3.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 9km SSE of Gyeongju, South Korea | M3.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 173 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 67 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 46 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 190 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 106 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 228 km |
| 1999 | Olga | Category 1 | 63 mph | 298 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 75 mph | 7 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 1985 | Pat | Category 1 | 69 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Yeongju has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (1.1").