Pyeongchang weather in November
In November, Pyeongchang sees average daytime highs of 10°C and overnight lows near 0°C, with 43 mm of precipitation across 6.8 wet days and about 10 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 13°C in the first days to 6°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 24 min at the start of November to 9 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Pyeongchang's 3rd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pyeongchang's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 10°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 0°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- 6.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 hours
- 7:13 AM – 5:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.3
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 13°C in the first days to 6°C by the end.
A typical November day in Pyeongchang reaches about 10°C in the afternoon and slips back to 0°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 4°C and 14°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 8°C cooler than October and about 7°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Avg low (°C) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -3 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 3 |
| 2 | 13 | 3 |
| 3 | 13 | 3 |
| 4 | 13 | 3 |
| 5 | 13 | 3 |
| 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 7 | 12 | 2 |
| 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 9 | 12 | 2 |
| 10 | 11 | 2 |
| 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 11 | 1 |
| 13 | 10 | 1 |
| 14 | 10 | 1 |
| 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 16 | 9 | 0 |
| 17 | 9 | 0 |
| 18 | 9 | 0 |
| 19 | 8 | -1 |
| 20 | 8 | -1 |
| 21 | 8 | -1 |
| 22 | 8 | -1 |
| 23 | 7 | -1 |
| 24 | 7 | -2 |
| 25 | 7 | -2 |
| 26 | 7 | -2 |
| 27 | 6 | -2 |
| 28 | 6 | -2 |
| 29 | 6 | -3 |
| 30 | 5 | -3 |
How November really feels in Pyeongchang
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 25 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Pyeongchang weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0° / -9° | 25 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 3° / -6° | 31 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 9° / -1° | 54 | 7.9 | 4 | 11.7 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 16° / 5° | 82 | 8.7 | 0.9 | 12.9 | 5.0 |
| May | 21° / 10° | 89 | 8.7 | 0 | 14 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 24° / 15° | 120 | 9.6 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 26° / 19° | 246 | 16.6 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 27° / 19° | 202 | 16 | 0 | 13.4 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 23° / 14° | 129 | 9 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 17° / 7° | 55 | 5.2 | 0 | 11 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 10° / 0° | 43 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 10 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 3° / -6° | 23 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 33 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Pyeongchang gets around 43 mm of rain and snow over 6.8 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 22% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 0 |
| 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 3 | 19 | 0 |
| 4 | 20 | 0 |
| 5 | 20 | 1 |
| 6 | 21 | 1 |
| 7 | 22 | 1 |
| 8 | 22 | 1 |
| 9 | 22 | 1 |
| 10 | 23 | 1 |
| 11 | 23 | 2 |
| 12 | 23 | 2 |
| 13 | 24 | 2 |
| 14 | 24 | 2 |
| 15 | 24 | 3 |
| 16 | 24 | 3 |
| 17 | 23 | 4 |
| 18 | 23 | 4 |
| 19 | 23 | 4 |
| 20 | 23 | 5 |
| 21 | 23 | 5 |
| 22 | 23 | 6 |
| 23 | 22 | 6 |
| 24 | 22 | 7 |
| 25 | 22 | 7 |
| 26 | 22 | 8 |
| 27 | 22 | 8 |
| 28 | 22 | 8 |
| 29 | 21 | 9 |
| 30 | 21 | 9 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November 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 | 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 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in November
Winds average 8 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 24 min at the start of November to 9 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:57 AM to 7:27 AM, and sunset from 5:23 PM to 5:05 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.4 | 6:57 | 5:23 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 6:58 | 5:22 |
| 3 | 10.4 | 6:59 | 5:21 |
| 4 | 10.3 | 7:00 | 5:20 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 7:01 | 5:19 |
| 6 | 10.3 | 7:02 | 5:18 |
| 7 | 10.2 | 7:03 | 5:17 |
| 8 | 10.2 | 7:05 | 5:16 |
| 9 | 10.2 | 7:06 | 5:15 |
| 10 | 10.1 | 7:07 | 5:15 |
| 11 | 10.1 | 7:08 | 5:14 |
| 12 | 10.1 | 7:09 | 5:13 |
| 13 | 10.0 | 7:10 | 5:12 |
| 14 | 10.0 | 7:11 | 5:12 |
| 15 | 10.0 | 7:12 | 5:11 |
| 16 | 10.0 | 7:13 | 5:10 |
| 17 | 9.9 | 7:14 | 5:10 |
| 18 | 9.9 | 7:15 | 5:09 |
| 19 | 9.9 | 7:16 | 5:09 |
| 20 | 9.9 | 7:17 | 5:08 |
| 21 | 9.8 | 7:18 | 5:08 |
| 22 | 9.8 | 7:19 | 5:07 |
| 23 | 9.8 | 7:20 | 5:07 |
| 24 | 9.8 | 7:21 | 5:06 |
| 25 | 9.7 | 7:22 | 5:06 |
| 26 | 9.7 | 7:23 | 5:06 |
| 27 | 9.7 | 7:24 | 5:05 |
| 28 | 9.7 | 7:25 | 5:05 |
| 29 | 9.6 | 7:26 | 5:05 |
| 30 | 9.6 | 7:27 | 5:05 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.45 kWh/m² to a high of 5.83 kWh/m² in May across the year — November's 2.66 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Pyeongchang
None of Pyeongchang's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Pyeongchang's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Pyeongchang.
What to pack for Pyeongchang in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Pyeongchang sees daytime highs around 10°C and nights near 0°C. Pack a warm layer. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Pyeongchang in November
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 70 km away) is warmest in August at about 24°C and coldest in February near 9°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 1 to Oct 7 — about 3.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Bracing |
| Feb | 9 | Bracing |
| Mar | 9 | Bracing |
| Apr | 12 | Bracing |
| May | 14 | Bracing |
| Jun | 18 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 22 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 19 | Cool |
| Nov | 16 | Cool |
| Dec | 13 | Bracing |
UV index in Pyeongchang in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pyeongchang peaks around August 14 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (low).
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 | 8 | 9 | 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 | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Pyeongchang in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Pyeongchang is worst in March — around 57 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.8× the cleanest month (August, 31 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) | 48 | 49 | 57 | 51 | 46 | 41 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 43 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | Poor |
| Feb | 49 | Poor |
| Mar | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 51 | Poor |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 41 | Poor |
| Jul | 33 | Moderate |
| Aug | 31 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 41 | Poor |
| Nov | 46 | Poor |
| Dec | 43 | Poor |
Where is Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang sits at 37.4°N, 128.4°E, 0 m above sea level, in South Korea. The nearest listed city is Neietsu, 22 km away.
Topography around Pyeongchang
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pyeongchang.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pyeongchang has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 550 m around an average of 386 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,163 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,549 m.
The land around Pyeongchang is covered by trees (64%) and cropland (20%) within 3 km, trees (89%) within 16 km, and trees (83%) 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 Pyeongchang (37.3703°, 128.3931°, elevation 0 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. 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).