Climate Insights for Puryŏng

The climate in Puryŏng is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1042mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 313mm of rainfall. Puryŏng 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 -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 112cm accumulating over the season.

Puryŏng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Puryŏng is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1042mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 87mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 313mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 22mm. That's 291mm 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 112cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Puryŏng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Puryŏng, which began on June 21, 2026. Puryŏng 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puryŏng 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.