Sokcho Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Sokcho’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in South Korea.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Sokcho is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to comfortable in summer. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around -5°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sokcho by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 48 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 6 days.
Annual Temperatures in South Korea Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Korea. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Sokcho Temperatures Compared World Wide
Sokcho’s average annual maximum temperature is 16°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Sokcho’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Sokcho climate page.
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