How cold is winter in South Korea: Analysis of hot topics and climate data on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, winter temperatures in South Korea have become one of the hot topics on social platforms and news media. This article combines the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a structured presentation of winter temperature characteristics, regional differences and related discussions in South Korea, and attaches detailed data tables.
1. Overview of winter temperatures in South Korea

South Korea has a temperate monsoon climate, and winter (December to February) is generally cold and dry. In discussions over the past 10 days, real-time temperature comparisons in major cities such as Seoul and Busan have received the most attention, especially cold wave warnings and extreme low temperature events.
| city | Average low temperature in December (℃) | Historical extreme low temperature in January (℃) | Somatosensory temperature characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| seoul | -6 ~ -2 | -23 (2018) | Dry, cold and windy |
| Busan | -1~3 | -14 (2021) | High humidity and biting sea breeze |
| Gangwon-do | -12 ~ -8 | -29 (1981) | Mountainous areas with lots of snow and large temperature differences |
2. Hot topics on the Internet
1.extreme weather events: The cold wave warning issued by the Korea Meteorological Agency triggered discussions, and a rare snowfall in Jeju Island became a hot search topic.
2.Travel related topics: Real-time snow conditions at ski resorts and winter celebrations (such as the "Seoul Light Festival") have become popular content among travel bloggers.
3.life impact: The Korean online community is hotly discussing the rising cost of floor heating, tips on dressing against the cold, etc.
| platform | trending hashtags | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| #KoreanWinter | 12.5 | |
| #seoulsnowscape | 8.2 | |
| Naver Blog | "How to save electricity by heating in winter" | 5.7 |
3. Analysis of regional temperature differences
Judging from recent meteorological data, South Korea shows obvious regional differences in winter:
| area | climate characteristics | Typical daily temperature range in December |
|---|---|---|
| metropolitan area | The urban heat island effect is obvious | -5℃~3℃ |
| Lingnan region | regulated by the ocean | -1℃~7℃ |
| Taebaek Mountains | The snow cover period lasts for 120 days | -15℃ ~ -5℃ |
4. Practical suggestions for winter travel
According to actual measurements shared by travel bloggers in the past 10 days:
1.Clothing preparation: Onion style is recommended, and a windproof jacket is a must
2.best time: Snow is the most stable from mid-January to early February
3.Special reminder: Follow real-time weather APPs such as Kweather
5. Discussion of climate trends
Korean meteorological experts pointed out in a recent interview:
• The average winter temperature has increased by 0.8°C in the past five years
• But the frequency of extreme cold events increases
• December 2023 forecast is 1-2°C lower than previous years
It can be seen from the above structured data that South Korea’s winter temperatures have both regular characteristics and new characteristics affected by climate change. Tourists planning to visit South Korea in winter are advised to be fully prepared based on real-time weather forecasts.
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