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Weather & Climate in Bucheon-si, South Korea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bucheon-si experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.4 km²)
Population Density41,238/sq mi
Coordinates37.4989°N, 126.7831°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.26"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Jan 20, 2007 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea M4.7 150 km 10 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 141 km 10 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 57 km 17 km
Jan 29, 2020 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea M3.5 140 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 92 mph 184 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 86 mph 227 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 81 mph 212 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 75 mph 146 km
2012 Sanba Category 1 81 mph 295 km
2010 Kompasu Category 2 69 mph 64 km
2003 Maemi Category 2 86 mph 266 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 150 km
1999 Olga Category 1 63 mph 265 km
1995 Faye Category 2 69 mph 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1700 YELLOW SEA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 104 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Driest

Bucheon-si has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.0").

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