Snowiest Cities in South Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by snowiest cities

Best South Korea Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Most Restaurants

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Snowiest Cities — South Korea

1 T’aebaek 06 7.8"

2 Dodong-ri 14 7.7"

3 Seoul 11 6.3"

4 Incheon 12 5.4"

5 Jumunjin 06 5.2"

6 Santyoku 06 4.5"

7 Koch'ang 03 4.4"

8 Donghae City 06 4.4"

9 Jeongeup 03 4.4"

10 Imsil 03 4.3"

11 Gangneung 06 4.3"

12 Jinan-gun 03 4.2"

13 Nangen 03 4.2"

14 Jeonju 03 4.2"

15 Namsa 03 4.1"

16 Changsu 03 4.1"

17 Wanju 03 4.1"

18 Kurye 16 4.1"

19 Cheongsong gun 14 4.1"

20 Kosong 06 4.1"

21 Yŏnmu 17 4.0"

22 Pyeongchang 06 3.9"

23 Kinzan 17 3.9"

24 Nonsan 17 3.9"

25 Neietsu 06 3.9"

26 Buyeo 17 3.9"

27 Seosan 17 3.8"

28 Hongseong 17 3.7"

29 Boryeong 17 3.7"

30 Okcheon 05 3.7"

31 Gongju 17 3.7"

32 Yeongju 14 3.7"

33 Tangjin 17 3.7"

34 Andong 14 3.7"

35 Songgangdong 19 3.6"

36 Sintansin 19 3.6"

37 Yesan 17 3.6"

38 Sejong 22 3.6"

39 Daejeon 19 3.6"

40 Taesal-li 17 3.6"

41 Asan 17 3.6"

42 Cheonan 17 3.6"

43 Sokcho 06 3.5"

44 Cheongju-si 05 3.5"

45 Yeongdong 05 3.5"

46 Seonghwan 17 3.5"

47 Pyeongtaek 13 3.5"

48 Jungpyong 05 3.4"

49 Ansan-si 13 3.4"

50 Hwaseong-si 13 3.4"

51 Koesan 05 3.4"

52 Yecheon 14 3.4"

53 Bucheon-si 13 3.4"

54 Yeongam 16 3.3"

55 Chinch'ŏn 05 3.3"

56 Mungyeong 14 3.3"

57 Jangheung 16 3.3"

58 Chungju 05 3.3"

59 Osan 13 3.3"

60 Sangju 14 3.2"

61 Boseong 16 3.2"

62 Anseong 13 3.2"

63 Gimcheon 14 3.2"

64 Jangseong 16 3.1"

65 Damyang 16 3.1"

66 Yeonggwang 16 3.1"

67 Hwasun 16 3.1"

68 Icheon-si 13 3.1"

69 Gwangju 18 3.1"

70 Jenzan 14 3.1"

71 Pubal 13 3.1"

72 Yeoju 13 3.1"

73 Suwon 13 3.1"

74 Uiwang 13 3.0"

75 Siheungdong 11 3.0"

76 Gunpo 13 3.0"

77 Gwangmyeong 13 3.0"

78 Anyang-si 13 3.0"

79 Yangsan 20 3.0"

80 Yongsan-dong 11 2.9"

81 Kunwi 14 2.9"

82 Kimje 03 2.9"

83 Goyang-si 13 2.9"

84 Puan 03 2.9"

85 Yeonil 14 2.9"

86 Eisen 14 2.9"

87 Hwawŏn 15 2.9"

88 Wŏnju 06 2.9"

89 Gumi 14 2.9"

90 Ponggae-dong 01 2.8"

91 Ora-dong 01 2.8"

92 Beolgyo 16 2.8"

93 Ara-dong 01 2.8"

94 Ido-dong 01 2.8"

95 Yangp'yŏng 13 2.8"

96 Gyeongsan-si 14 2.8"

97 Suncheon 16 2.8"

98 Iksan 03 2.8"

99 Changnyeong 20 2.8"

100 Gwangju 13 2.8"

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by snowiest cities in South Korea.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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