Climate Insights for Kaechon

Kaechon-si, South Pyongan, North Korea

Hottest
July
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low8°F low
Wettest
August
316 mm rain12.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kaechon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,406 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 316 mm of rainfall. Kaechon 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 -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 59cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kaechon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 55.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 12.4 in of rainfall. Kaechon 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 8°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 23in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -7°Min: -13°FebMax: 2°Average: -3°Min: -9°MarMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -1°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°SepMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°NovMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°DecMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°FAverage: 19°FMin: 8°FFebMax: 36°FAverage: 26°FMin: 17°FMarMax: 50°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 64°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 38°FMin: 30°FDecMax: 32°FAverage: 23°FMin: 14°F
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Kaechon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Kaechon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 76°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 8°F and the daily average is 19°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 206mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 298mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 316mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 16mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 11.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 12.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 6in
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Snow (in)

Kaechon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,406 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 316 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 18 mm. That's 298 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 59cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.Kaechon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 12.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.7 in. That's 11.7 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 23in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Kaechon 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 April, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kaechon 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 April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kaechon 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 Kaechon 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C8 °F
-1 °C30 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
15 cm6 in
Feb
-9 °C17 °F
2 °C36 °F
9 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
14 cm5 in
Mar
-1 °C31 °F
10 °C50 °F
9 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h5 mph
70 mm2.8 in
3 cm1 in
May
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
206 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
298 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
316 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h5 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
-1 °C30 °F
9 °C48 °F
8 km/h5 mph
73 mm2.9 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
-10 °C14 °F
0 °C32 °F
8 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
16 cm6 in