South Korea Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
December in South Korea is cold, with average temperatures ranging from -2.4°C (27.7°F) to 5.1°C (41.2°F). The country experiences moderate to high winds, with an average speed of 15.1 km/h (9.4 mph) and gusts up to 29.5 km/h (18.3 mph). The humidity is relatively high, averaging 69.0%. South Korea has a moderate amount of precipitation in December, with an average of 1.26 mm (0.05 inches) and a 35.5% chance of precipitation. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and there is a 9.9% chance of snow. It is often partly cloudy, with a 51.1% chance of cloud cover. The average visibility is 21.1 km (13.1 miles). In terms of comfort, the average December conditions in South Korea feel around -1.2°C (29.9°F) on average, with a range of -5.7°C (21.7°F) to 3.6°C (38.5°F). The weather poses a moderate risk of discomfort for activities such as hiking and sightseeing. The severity of the weather is rated at 10 out of 100. South Korea has an average of 9.9 cm (3.9 inches) of snow on the ground, and the sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 5:16 pm.
What is the temperature in South Korea in December?
Average air temperature in South Korea is 1.1°C (34°F) in December. The outside temperature in South Korea feels like -1.2°C (29.9°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 5.1°C (41.1°F) and feels like 3.6°C (38.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -2.4°C (27.8°F) which feels like -5.7°C (21.7°F).
How hot is South Korea in December?
The hot temperature in December in South Korea rises to 16.7°C (62.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 69% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 16.7 °C (62.1°F). The average maximum temp in South Korea is 5.1°C (62.1°F) during day time in December.
How cold is South Korea in December?
The coldest temp in South Korea in December drops to -14.7°C (5.5°F) during the cold nights. With 15.1km/h (9.4mph) winds and 69% humidity it feels like -21.5°C (-6.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -2.4°C (27.8°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in South Korea in December?
Yes, it rains for 10 days in South Korea in December averaging 1.26 mm of precipitation. South Korea has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in South Korea throughout December?
South Korea has 1.26 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 10 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in South Korea in December?
Yes, it snows in South Korea during December. The average snowfall is 0.17 cm (0.07 inch) per day. And there is 0.78 cm (0.31 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is South Korea windy in December?
The average speed of wind in South Korea during December is 15.1km/h (9.4mph) and average windgust is 29.5km/h (18.4mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 29.5km/h (18.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in South Korea in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from South direction in South Korea.
What are the humidity levels in South Korea in December?
The average humidity levels in South Korea in December are 69%. Daily humidity levels in South Korea range from 45.5% to 94.8% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in South Korea in December?
South Korea has 9 hours 37 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in South Korea in December is at 7:38:50 and the sunset is at 17:16:07.
What is the cloud coverage in South Korea in December?
Clouds cover 51.1% of the sky on average throughout December in South Korea. The cloud coverage ranges from 1.5% to 99.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in South Korea?
The average UV index in South Korea is 4 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 5.
What is the solar radiation in South Korea in December?
The average solar radiation is 88.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in South Korea during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 4.5 W/m2 to 124.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in South Korea?
The average solar energy during December in South Korea is 7.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.3 MJ/m2, to 10.8 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in South Korea in December?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in South Korea in December.
What is the air pressure in South Korea in December?
On average the air pressure in South Korea in December is 1024.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.1 mb to 1037.1 mb.
What is the visibility in South Korea in December?
The average daylight visibility in South Korea in December is 21.1 km (13.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.2 km (3.2 miles) to 46.2 km (28.7 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in South Korea in December?
The average dew point in South Korea during December is -4.2°C (24.4°F).
Where is the data for South Korea climate in December coming from?
The climate data for South Korea in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- DONGDUCHEON, KS
- PAJU, KS
- SEOUL CITY, KS
- SEOUL AB, KS
- INCHEON, KS
- KOREAN AF HQ, KS
- SUWON, KS
- SUWON, KS
- OSAN AB, KS
- A511 PYEONGTAEK, KS
- RKSS