August weather forecast
Chuncheon, South Korea

August continues the full swing of summer, with high temperatures lingering close to 30°C (86°F). Despite being wet, it is still warm and popular for summer activities. The city's landscape is renewed and fresh following the heavy rainfall of July, and it offers a rich, green panorama. With high humidity at 79.8% and a high rainfall of 318mm (12.52"), it is known as one of the wettest months of the year. Contrasting the damp weather, the Chuncheon Puppet Festival brings a festive air to the city every year around this month.

Temperature

August is the month when Chuncheon sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Chuncheon, with an average relative humidity of 79.8%.

Rainfall

In Chuncheon, in August, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 318mm (12.52") of accumulated precipitation. In Chuncheon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106 days and collects up to 1347mm (53.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Chuncheon is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:38. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:00 KST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 5.5h.