Climate Insights for Musan-ŭp

North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-18°C low
Wettest
August
189mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Musan-ŭp is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 769mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 189mm of rainfall. Musan-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 -18°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 104cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -13° Min: -18° Feb Max: -4° Average: -10° Min: -15° Mar Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -6° Apr Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° May Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jun Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jul Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Sep Max: 21° Average: 14° Min: 9° Oct Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 0° Nov Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -7° Dec Max: -6° Average: -11° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Musan-ŭp has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°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 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 17mm Mar Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Musan-ŭp is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 769mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 189mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 178mm 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 104cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Musan-ŭp is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 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 6km/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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Musan-ŭp, which began on June 21, 2026. Musan-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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 176mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 414mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Expect around 24cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -18 to -4°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 40mm for the entire season. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Musan-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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-18 °C
-7 °C
11 km/h
11 mm
11 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-4 °C
11 km/h
17 mm
17 cm
Mar
-6 °C
5 °C
11 km/h
28 mm
21 cm
Apr
1 °C
13 °C
11 km/h
49 mm
13 cm
May
7 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
98 mm
8 cm
Jun
12 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
9 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
13 °C
9 km/h
39 mm
9 cm
Nov
-7 °C
3 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
15 cm
Dec
-16 °C
-6 °C
12 km/h
12 mm
11 cm
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