Seoul Gimpo (RKSS) Temperature Market Guide

RKSS • Gimpo International Airport
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Seoul Gimpo Airport (RKSS) offers a Polymarket temperature market. Seoul experiences one of the most extreme continental monsoon climates of any major world city.

Quick Facts

Station Code RKSS
Location Seoul, SK
Coordinates 37.5585°N, 126.7906°W
Elevation 59 ft (18 m)
Timezone KST (Asia/Seoul)
NWS Office KMA
Resolution Source NWS CLI Report ↗

About the RKSS Weather Station

The RKSS weather station is located at Gimpo International Airport on the western edge of Seoul, along the Han River. At 59 feet elevation, Gimpo sits on the flat Han River plain.

Seoul Climate & Temperature Patterns

Seoul experiences a humid continental climate (Koppen: Dwa) with extreme seasonal variation.

Key Climate Factors:

Extreme Seasonality: One of the largest annual temperature ranges of any major city.

East Asian Monsoon: Summer monsoon brings heat and rain; winter monsoon brings cold from Siberia.

Yellow Dust: Spring often brings dust storms from China/Mongolia.

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Seasonal Trading Considerations

Winter (December - February):
Cold with average highs in the mid-30s°F. Siberian air masses can bring sub-zero temperatures.

Spring (March - May):
Rapid warming with yellow dust events.

Summer (June - August):
Hot and humid with the Jangma rainy season in late June-July.

Fall (September - November):
Pleasant - October is often the best month.

Seoul-Specific Trading Tips

Time Zone: Seoul is UTC+9, 14 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time.

Monsoon Season: The Jangma brings heavy rain and moderates temperatures.

Siberian Outbreaks: Winter cold waves can be intense.

Celsius Reporting: Korean data is in Celsius.

Market Resolution Details

Seoul temperature markets on Polymarket resolve based on Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) data.

Resolution Source: KMA

Temperature Scale: Korean data is reported in Celsius.

Forecasting Challenges

Time Zone Complexity: Significant time zone differences from North America.

Monsoon Timing: Exact onset and intensity varies yearly.

Historical Temperature Records

Record High: 104°F (40.0°C) recorded in August 2018.

Record Low: -14°F (-25.6°C) recorded in January 1927.

Annual Range: Approximately 118°F (65°C) - among the largest of any major world city.

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