Climate Insights for Kaechon
Kaechon-si, South Pyongan, North Korea
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
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
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
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.