Climate Insights for Ansan
Gyeonggi, South Korea
Climate Overview
The climate in Ansan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,240 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 272 mm of rainfall. Ansan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Ansan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 48.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 10.7 in of rainfall. Ansan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Ansan vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ansan vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 32°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ansan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,240 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 272 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 25 mm. That's 248 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Ansan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1 in. That's 9.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 7in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Ansan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Ansan is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Ansan is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Ansan is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 27°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ansan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ansan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.