Climate Insights for Myŏngch’ŏn

, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
August
224mm rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Myŏngch’ŏn is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 909mm of precipitation falls per year. Myŏngch’ŏn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Myŏngch’ŏn 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 117cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -12° Feb Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -11° Mar Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -2° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Dec Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Myŏngch’ŏn has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 26mm Feb Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 26mm Mar Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 224mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow

Myŏngch’ŏn is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 909mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 224mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 31mm. That's 193mm 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 117cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

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: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Myŏngch’ŏn is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Myŏngch’ŏn, which began on March 20, 2026. Myŏngch’ŏn 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 -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 416mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 238mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to 0°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 84cm 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -5°
Mar
Apr
May 15°
Jun 18°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 18°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Myŏngch’ŏn is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 73mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Myŏngch’ŏn 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
-12 °C
-2 °C
11 km/h
34 mm
26 cm
Feb
-11 °C
0 °C
12 km/h
37 mm
26 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
7 °C
14 km/h
36 mm
16 cm
Apr
4 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
31 mm
2 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
224 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
16 °C
13 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Nov
1 °C
8 °C
12 km/h
73 mm
14 cm
Dec
-7 °C
0 °C
11 km/h
47 mm
32 cm
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