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Weather & Climate in Sokcho, South Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sokcho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 40.6 sq mi (105.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2070°N, 128.5918°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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 50 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 40 km ENE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 115 km | 57 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 45 km ESE of Santyoku, South Korea | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2023 | 45 km NE of Tonghae, South Korea | M3.9 | 87 km | 13 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 148 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 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 142 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 122 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 171 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 58 mph | 157 km |
| 1991 | Caitlin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1987 | Dinah | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Sokcho has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (1.6").