Climate Insights for Hamhung
Hamhung-si, South Hamgyong, North Korea
Climate Overview
The climate in Hamhung is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,294 mm of precipitation falls per year. Hamhung receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamhung 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Hamhung is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 51 in of precipitation falls per year. Hamhung receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamhung 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Hamhung has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Hamhung has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 67°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 23°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Hamhung is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,294 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 265 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 31 mm. That's 234 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 135cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.Hamhung is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.2 in. That's 9.2 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 53in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 14in.
Wind
Hamhung is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/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 4km/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 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Hamhung is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, 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 2mph 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 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hamhung 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 Hamhung 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.