Climate Insights for Kowŏn-ŭp

The climate in Kowŏn-ŭp is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1297mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 274mm of rainfall. Kowŏn-ŭp 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 -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.

Kowŏn-ŭp has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°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 -9°C and the daily average is -4°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Kowŏn-ŭp is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1297mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 274mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24mm. That's 250mm 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 100cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Kowŏn-ŭp is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 12km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Kowŏn-ŭp, which began on June 21, 2026. Kowŏn-ŭp 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kowŏn-ŭp 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.