Climate Insights for Kanggye
Kanggye-si, Chagang, North Korea
Climate Overview
The climate in Kanggye is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,168 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 269 mm of rainfall. Kanggye 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 -20°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 122cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kanggye is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 46 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Kanggye 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 -5°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 48in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Kanggye has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°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 -20°C and an average temperature of -13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Kanggye has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 87°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -5°F and an average temperature of 9°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 18°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kanggye is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,168 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 269 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 18 mm. That's 251 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 122cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.Kanggye is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.6 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 9.9 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 48in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Kanggye is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 5km/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.Kanggye is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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 3mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kanggye 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 Kanggye 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.