Okcheon weather in July
In July, Okcheon sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 230 mm of rain across 15.7 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 30°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Okcheon's 12th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Okcheon's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 230 mm
- 15.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 5:28 AM – 7:43 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.52 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Okcheon is human settlement in South Korea.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 30°C by the end.
A typical July day in Okcheon reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 20 |
| 2 | 28 | 20 |
| 3 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 23 |
| 22 | 30 | 23 |
| 23 | 30 | 23 |
| 24 | 30 | 23 |
| 25 | 30 | 23 |
| 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 27 | 30 | 23 |
| 28 | 30 | 23 |
| 29 | 30 | 23 |
| 30 | 31 | 23 |
| 31 | 31 | 23 |
How July really feels in Okcheon
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 12 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Okcheon weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3° / -5° | 24 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 6° / -3° | 32 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 10.6 | 0.7 |
| Mar | 12° / 1° | 53 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 19° / 7° | 78 | 7.7 | 0.2 | 12.9 | 6.3 |
| May | 24° / 13° | 86 | 7.8 | 0 | 13.9 | 7.2 |
| Jun | 27° / 18° | 123 | 8.9 | 0 | 14.4 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 230 | 15.7 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 30° / 22° | 197 | 15 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 26° / 17° | 138 | 8.4 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 20° / 10° | 56 | 5.1 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 13° / 3° | 41 | 6.2 | 0.3 | 10.1 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 6° / -3° | 25 | 5 | 1.6 | 9.6 | 0.4 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 37 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 23 | 77 |
| 5 | 23 | 77 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 32 | 68 |
| 23 | 32 | 68 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 34 | 66 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 38 | 62 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Okcheon gets around 230 mm of rain over 15.7 wet days in July, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 50% and peaks near 53% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 4 | 51 |
| 5 | 52 |
| 6 | 53 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 52 |
| 13 | 52 |
| 14 | 52 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 49 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 46 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 46 |
| 31 | 46 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 88% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Oppressive (%) | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 42 | 25 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 43 | 27 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 43 | 29 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 43 | 31 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 44 | 33 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 43 | 35 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 43 | 36 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 43 | 38 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 42 | 40 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 41 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 41 | 43 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 40 | 44 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 46 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 48 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 37 | 50 | 2 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 52 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 54 | 3 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 56 | 3 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 58 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 61 | 4 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 63 | 5 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 64 | 5 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 66 | 6 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 67 | 6 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 67 | 7 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 68 | 8 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 69 | 8 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 69 | 9 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 69 | 9 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 70 | 9 |
Wind in July
Winds average 9 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:20 AM to 5:39 AM, and sunset from 7:46 PM to 7:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.4 | 5:20 | 7:46 |
| 2 | 14.4 | 5:20 | 7:46 |
| 3 | 14.4 | 5:21 | 7:46 |
| 4 | 14.4 | 5:21 | 7:46 |
| 5 | 14.4 | 5:21 | 7:46 |
| 6 | 14.4 | 5:22 | 7:46 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 5:23 | 7:46 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 5:23 | 7:46 |
| 9 | 14.4 | 5:24 | 7:45 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 5:24 | 7:45 |
| 11 | 14.3 | 5:25 | 7:45 |
| 12 | 14.3 | 5:25 | 7:44 |
| 13 | 14.3 | 5:26 | 7:44 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 5:27 | 7:44 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 5:27 | 7:43 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 5:28 | 7:43 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 5:29 | 7:42 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 5:29 | 7:42 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 5:30 | 7:41 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 5:31 | 7:41 |
| 21 | 14.1 | 5:31 | 7:40 |
| 22 | 14.1 | 5:32 | 7:39 |
| 23 | 14.1 | 5:33 | 7:39 |
| 24 | 14.1 | 5:34 | 7:38 |
| 25 | 14.1 | 5:34 | 7:37 |
| 26 | 14.0 | 5:35 | 7:37 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 5:36 | 7:36 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 5:37 | 7:35 |
| 29 | 13.9 | 5:37 | 7:34 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 5:38 | 7:34 |
| 31 | 13.9 | 5:39 | 7:33 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.52 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.34 kWh/m² to a high of 5.88 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 4.52 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Okcheon
In July, Okcheon sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Okcheon's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Okcheon?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Okcheon for sightseeing.
What to pack for Okcheon in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Okcheon sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Okcheon in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Okcheon peaks around August 15 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 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Okcheon in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Okcheon is worst in March — around 69 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.8× the cleanest month (July, 39 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) | 57 | 61 | 69 | 59 | 52 | 49 | 39 | 40 | 51 | 58 | 61 | 54 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 59 | Unhealthy |
| May | 52 | Poor |
| Jun | 49 | Poor |
| Jul | 39 | Poor |
| Aug | 40 | Poor |
| Sep | 51 | Poor |
| Oct | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 54 | Poor |
Where is Okcheon?
Okcheon sits at 36.3°N, 127.6°E, 97 m above sea level, in South Korea. The nearest listed city is Daejeon, 17 km away.
Topography around Okcheon
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Okcheon.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Okcheon has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 348 m around an average of 141 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 860 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,594 m.
The land around Okcheon is covered by trees (51%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, trees (74%) within 16 km, and trees (72%) 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 Okcheon (36.3012°, 127.568°, elevation 97 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. 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).