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Hongch’ŏn, South Korea
Full City Profile
75,251
Population
1,168/sq mi density
449 ft
Elevation
137 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Hongch’ŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 64.4 sq mi (166.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6918°N, 127.8857°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Hongch’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.7").