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Pyeongchang, South Korea
Full City Profile
9,940
Population
18/sq mi density
984 ft
Elevation
300 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
Pyeongchang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 565.3 sq mi (1,464.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3703°N, 128.3931°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Pyeongchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.2").