Climate Insights for Nampo
Hanggu-guyok, North Korea
Climate Overview
The climate in Nampo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,027 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 214 mm of rainfall. Nampo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Nampo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 40.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 8.4 in of rainfall. Nampo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Nampo has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Nampo has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 25°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°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
Nampo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,027 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 214 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16 mm. That's 198 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 30cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Nampo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.6 in. That's 7.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Nampo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Nampo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nampo is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 94 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°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.The best time to visit Nampo is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°F. 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 Nampo 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 Nampo 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.