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Weather & Climate in Pyeongchang, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
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
Earthquake History
7 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 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 109 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2023 | 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M3.9 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 21 km WNW of Mungyeong, South Korea | M3.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 216 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 75 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 287 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 133 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 292 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 2 | 69 mph | 69 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 1985 | Pat | Category 1 | 69 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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).
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").