Gwangyang weather in February
In February, Gwangyang sees average daytime highs of 8°C and overnight lows near -1°C, with 44 mm of precipitation across 4.7 wet days and about 10.7 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 6°C in the first days to 10°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 18 min at the start of February to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Gwangyang's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gwangyang's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 8°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- -1°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- 4.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min
- 7:23 AM – 6:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.8 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.5
- out of 10
Gwangyang is city of Jeollanam-do, South Korea.
- Density
- 336/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Highs climb over the month, from about 6°C in the first days to 10°C by the end.
A typical February day in Gwangyang reaches about 8°C in the afternoon and slips back to -1°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 3°C and 12°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 2°C warmer than January and about 5°C cooler than March.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg low (°C) | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | -3 |
| 2 | 6 | -3 |
| 3 | 6 | -3 |
| 4 | 6 | -3 |
| 5 | 7 | -3 |
| 6 | 7 | -3 |
| 7 | 7 | -2 |
| 8 | 7 | -2 |
| 9 | 7 | -2 |
| 10 | 7 | -2 |
| 11 | 7 | -2 |
| 12 | 7 | -2 |
| 13 | 8 | -2 |
| 14 | 8 | -2 |
| 15 | 8 | -1 |
| 16 | 8 | -1 |
| 17 | 8 | -1 |
| 18 | 8 | -1 |
| 19 | 9 | -1 |
| 20 | 9 | -1 |
| 21 | 9 | 0 |
| 22 | 9 | 0 |
| 23 | 9 | 0 |
| 24 | 9 | 0 |
| 25 | 9 | 0 |
| 26 | 10 | 0 |
| 27 | 10 | 1 |
| 28 | 10 | 1 |
How February really feels in Gwangyang
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 28 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Gwangyang weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° / -3° | 30 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 9.9 | 0.4 |
| Feb | 8° / -1° | 44 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 10.7 | 1.5 |
| Mar | 13° / 3° | 82 | 7.3 | 0.6 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 18° / 9° | 127 | 8.5 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.0 |
| May | 22° / 14° | 144 | 8.1 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.0 |
| Jun | 25° / 19° | 195 | 10.2 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 28° / 23° | 309 | 17.1 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 29° / 23° | 286 | 16.4 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 26° / 18° | 170 | 10.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 21° / 12° | 70 | 4.6 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 14° / 5° | 47 | 5.2 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 8° / -1° | 28 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 9.7 | 1.6 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 43% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 62 | 38 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 57 | 43 |
| 19 | 57 | 43 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 52 | 48 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Gwangyang gets around 44 mm of rain and snow over 4.7 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 17% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Snow chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 3 |
| 2 | 13 | 3 |
| 3 | 13 | 3 |
| 4 | 14 | 3 |
| 5 | 14 | 3 |
| 6 | 14 | 3 |
| 7 | 14 | 3 |
| 8 | 15 | 3 |
| 9 | 15 | 3 |
| 10 | 16 | 3 |
| 11 | 16 | 3 |
| 12 | 16 | 3 |
| 13 | 17 | 3 |
| 14 | 17 | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | 3 |
| 17 | 18 | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 18 | 2 |
| 20 | 19 | 2 |
| 21 | 19 | 2 |
| 22 | 19 | 2 |
| 23 | 20 | 3 |
| 24 | 20 | 3 |
| 25 | 20 | 3 |
| 26 | 21 | 3 |
| 27 | 21 | 3 |
| 28 | 22 | 3 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
Wind in February
Winds average 10 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 10 h 18 min at the start of February to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:35 AM to 7:08 AM, and sunset from 5:51 PM to 6:17 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.3 | 7:35 | 5:51 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 7:34 | 5:52 |
| 3 | 10.3 | 7:33 | 5:53 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 7:33 | 5:54 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 7:32 | 5:55 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 7:31 | 5:56 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 7:30 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 10.5 | 7:29 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 7:29 | 5:59 |
| 10 | 10.5 | 7:28 | 6:00 |
| 11 | 10.6 | 7:27 | 6:01 |
| 12 | 10.6 | 7:26 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 10.6 | 7:25 | 6:03 |
| 14 | 10.7 | 7:24 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 10.7 | 7:23 | 6:05 |
| 16 | 10.7 | 7:22 | 6:06 |
| 17 | 10.8 | 7:21 | 6:07 |
| 18 | 10.8 | 7:20 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 10.8 | 7:19 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 7:18 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 7:17 | 6:10 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 7:16 | 6:11 |
| 23 | 11.0 | 7:14 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 7:13 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 7:12 | 6:14 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 7:11 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 7:10 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 7:08 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 3.8 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.65 kWh/m² to a high of 5.8 kWh/m² in May across the year — February's 3.8 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Gwangyang
In February, Gwangyang sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gwangyang sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Gwangyang's rainy season runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is February a good time to visit Gwangyang?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Gwangyang.
What to pack for Gwangyang in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Gwangyang sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near -1°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Gwangyang in February
The nearest coast averages about 12°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 36 km away) is warmest in August at about 26°C and coldest in February near 12°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 20 to Oct 22 — about 4.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Bracing |
| Feb | 12 | Bracing |
| Mar | 12 | Bracing |
| Apr | 13 | Bracing |
| May | 16 | Cool |
| Jun | 20 | Cool |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 17 | Cool |
| Dec | 14 | Bracing |
UV index in Gwangyang in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gwangyang peaks around August 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Gwangyang in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gwangyang is worst in March — around 57 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.0× the cleanest month (July, 28 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 42 | 47 | 57 | 49 | 42 | 38 | 28 | 30 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 39 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | Poor |
| Feb | 47 | Poor |
| Mar | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 49 | Poor |
| May | 42 | Poor |
| Jun | 38 | Poor |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 37 | Poor |
| Oct | 40 | Poor |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 39 | Poor |
Where is Gwangyang?
Gwangyang sits at 34.9°N, 127.7°E, 24 m above sea level, in South Korea. The nearest listed city is Kwangyang, 10 km away.
Topography around Gwangyang
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gwangyang.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gwangyang has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 487 m around an average of 67 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,005 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,875 m.
The land around Gwangyang is covered by trees (43%) and artificial surfaces (32%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and water (23%) within 16 km, and trees (53%) and water (34%) within 80 km.
South Korea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 57% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $36,227
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 8.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 522
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gwangyang (34.9414°, 127.6957°, elevation 24 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).