July is known to be the warmest month of the year in
Chuncheon, with temperatures peaking to a high 29.1°C (84.4°F). The city immerses in full-blown summer, subjected to 'jangma', the East Asian rainy season. Rainfall is consequently at its highest with 384mm (15.12"), creating a wet, humid environment. This heavy rainfall, however, does not deter the vibrant pace of life or the multitude of summer events that occur during the month.
Temperature
The advent of July observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), nearly identical to
June's 27.6°C (81.7°F). Throughout the month of July, Chuncheon witnesses an average temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).
Heat index
July's mean heat index is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in July is 79.6%.
Rainfall
July is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.5 days and accumulates 384mm (15.12") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Chuncheon, the average length of the day in July is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:55. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 19:39 KST.
Sunshine
July and
November, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.