Climate Insights for Chunggang

, Chagang-do, North Korea

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-22°C low
Wettest
August
221mm rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chunggang is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 962mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 221mm of rainfall. Chunggang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 79cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -8° Average: -15° Min: -22° Feb Max: -4° Average: -10° Min: -18° Mar Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -6° Apr Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Aug Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 1° Nov Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Dec Max: -6° Average: -12° Min: -19°
Max
Average
Min

Chunggang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 178mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 221mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 12mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chunggang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 962mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 221mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 210mm 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 79cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Chunggang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Chunggang, which began on March 20, 2026. Chunggang is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 184mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 527mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -22 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 52mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Expect around 38cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -15°
Feb -10°
Mar
Apr
May 14°
Jun 18°
Jul 23°
Aug 21°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov -2°
Dec -12°

The best time to visit Chunggang is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chunggang 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-22 °C
-8 °C
11 km/h
11 mm
9 cm
Feb
-18 °C
-4 °C
13 km/h
24 mm
17 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
6 °C
15 km/h
33 mm
15 cm
Apr
2 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
50 mm
4 cm
May
8 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
53 mm
3 cm
Nov
-7 °C
3 °C
12 km/h
64 mm
19 cm
Dec
-19 °C
-6 °C
12 km/h
17 mm
12 cm
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