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Weather & Climate in Chuncheon, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chuncheon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 431.1 sq mi (1,116.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 664/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8747°N, 127.7342°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 13, 1996 | 20 km W of T’aebaek, South Korea | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 155 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 53 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 207 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 241 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 69 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Chuncheon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.6").