Climate Insights for Chŏngjin

The climate in Chŏngjin is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,194 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chŏngjin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chŏngjin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 165cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Chŏngjin is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 47 in of precipitation falls per year. Chŏngjin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chŏngjin is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 14°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65in accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Chŏngjin vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chŏngjin vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 73°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 14°F and the daily average is 21°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Chŏngjin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,194 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 343 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33 mm. That's 310 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 165cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 51cm.Chŏngjin is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 47 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.3 in. That's 12.2 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 65in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 20in.

Chŏngjin is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Chŏngjin is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chŏngjin based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chŏngjin based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.