Climate Insights for Changwon
Changwon-si, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Climate Overview
The climate in Changwon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,376 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 229 mm of rainfall. Changwon is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C.The climate in Changwon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 54.2 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9 in of rainfall. Changwon is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 28°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Changwon vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Changwon vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Changwon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,376 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 229 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 26 mm. That's 202 mm less than September, 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.Changwon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 in. That's 8 in less than September, 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.
Wind
Changwon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Changwon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Changwon 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. 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 Changwon 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. 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.