Weather in December
December marks the return of winter to
Hungnam-guyok with temperatures once again plunging. This becomes clear as the sea reaches a low temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F), echoing the frosty landscape. Amidst shorter daylight hours, the city readies itself for the cold days and long nights of winter. The trend will continue into
January, sustaining the cold, stark character of the season. As snow blankets the city, Hungnam-guyok in December exemplifies a serene winter wonderland.
Sea temperature
In Hungnam-guyok, the average seawater temperature in December is 7.1°C (44.8°F).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 7.1°C (44.8°F) even if it's colder than 10°C (50°F); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 13°C (55.4°F) feels chilly.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Hungnam-guyok is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 17:14 KST.
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