Pyeongtaek Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Pyeongtaek has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1148 mm (45 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Pyeongtaek can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 259 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 25 mm (1 in) of snow/rainfall, spread across 9 snowy/rainy days.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). The city receives 187 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Pyeongtaek Temperature page.

Pyeongtaek's average annual precipitation is 1148 mm (45 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Pyeongtaek:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Pyeongtaek's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Pyeongtaek Climate page.