Hongch’ŏn Weather in December

What's the weather like in Hongch’ŏn (Gangwon) in December 2024?

The climate in Hongch’ŏn during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (36°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Hongch’ŏn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.5°C 36.4°F
Nightly temperature -8.9°C 16.1°F
Average temperature -3.2°C 26.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average December is the 2nd driest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Hongch’ŏn

Hongch’ŏn average temperature in December

December rainfall

Hongch’ŏn average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Hongch’ŏn average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hongch’ŏn in December 2024.

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Hongch’ŏn weather stats

Hongch’ŏn weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: July 329mm 13ins
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