Climate Insights for Ŏrang

North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low
Wettest
August
287mm rain
Best to Visit
June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ŏrang is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1045mm of precipitation falls per year. Ŏrang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ŏrang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 162cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -9° Feb Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -7° Mar Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: -1° Apr Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° May Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Jun Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Aug Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Sep Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 17° Oct Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 10° Nov Max: 8° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ŏrang vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 47mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 31mm Mar Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 287mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 51mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ŏrang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1045mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 287mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33mm. That's 254mm 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 162cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 51cm.

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: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Ŏrang 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 November, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 11km/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 Ŏrang, which began on June 21, 2026. Ŏrang 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 August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 156mm for the season, averaging 52mm 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 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 512mm across the season with a monthly average of 171mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 238mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 139mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Expect around 129cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 18°
Jul 22°
Aug 23°
Sep 19°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Ŏrang is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 95mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -9°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 Ŏrang 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
-9 °C
-2 °C
11 km/h
49 mm
47 cm
Feb
-7 °C
0 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
31 cm
Mar
-1 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
36 mm
18 cm
Apr
5 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
38 mm
1 cm
May
10 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
287 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
8 °C
11 km/h
64 mm
13 cm
Dec
-5 °C
1 °C
11 km/h
58 mm
51 cm
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