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Daegu

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Daegu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Daegu are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and July the wettest (about 248 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.2-3.7267.7
February7.8-2.0308.4
March14.73.2638.6
April20.38.6829.2
May25.313.5959.7
June29.418.71539.2
July30.822.92488.4
August31.923.41969.7
September26.318.51887.5
October20.511.4887.8
November14.34.1338.2
December6.4-2.5247.7

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People and places shaping Daegu

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Research updated Monday, August 31, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Daegu

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  1. 2027 ISSF World Shooting Championships

    Wikidata records Daegu as the event location.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1500

    Archaeological investigations in the Greater Daegu area have revealed a large number of settlements and burials of the prehistoric Mumun pottery period (around 1500–300 BC).

  2. Mumun pottery period settlements (c. 1500–300 BC)

    Archaeological investigations in the Greater Daegu area have revealed a large number of settlements and burials of the prehistoric Mumun pottery period.

  3. 1995 Daegu gas explosions

    Two gas explosions in Daegu killed 101 people, one of South Korea’s worst mass‑casualty disasters.

  4. 2003 Daegu subway fire

    A fire on the Daegu subway killed 192 people, another major disaster in the city’s recent history.

  5. COVID‑19 epicentre (February 2020)

    Daegu was the epicentre of the COVID‑19 pandemic in South Korea, experiencing a rapid outbreak in early 2020.

Current public leadership

  • Mayor of Daegu

    Head of the local government of Daegu, elected to a four‑year term

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Daegu has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Daegu yet.

Local business and employers

  • Korea Gas Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Daegu. Company.

  • Samsung Commercial Vehicles

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Daegu. South Korean trucks and construction equipment manufacturer.

  • TBC

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Daegu. Television station in Daegu, South Korea.

  • Kolon Industries

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Daegu. Korean chemical and textile manufacturing company.

  • iM Financial Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Daegu. South Korean company.

Newspapers and local media

  • TBC

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Daegu. Television station in Daegu, South Korea.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Daegu, in brief

Daegu is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Daegu took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Daegu

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Daegu

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Daegu

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Daegu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Daegu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Daegu

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Daegu

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Daegu located and what are its coordinates?

Daegu is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 35.8703, 128.5911 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Daegu?

Daegu has a recorded population of approximately 2,365,523 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (KRW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Daegu?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Daegu include ko-KR, en, and the circulating currency is KRW.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Daegu?

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