Climate Insights for Pyongsong

Pyongsong-si, South Pyongan, North Korea

Hottest
July
30°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
January
-10°C low15°F low
Wettest
August
270 mm rain10.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pyongsong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,234 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 270 mm of rainfall. Pyongsong 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 -10°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Pyongsong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 48.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Pyongsong 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 15°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -5°Min: -10°FebMax: 3°Average: -1°Min: -6°MarMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 1°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°SepMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°OctMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 9°NovMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°DecMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -8°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°FAverage: 23°FMin: 15°FFebMax: 38°FAverage: 29°FMin: 21°FMarMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 54°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 34°FAverage: 26°FMin: 18°F
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Pyongsong has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -5°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.Pyongsong has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 15°F and the daily average is 23°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 180mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 249mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 270mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 70mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 3mmDecPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 7.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 10.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 4in
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Snow (in)

Pyongsong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,234 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 270 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16 mm. That's 254 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 36cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Pyongsong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.6 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 10 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 14in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Pyongsong 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 February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Pyongsong is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pyongsong 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 Pyongsong 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C15 °F
0 °C32 °F
10 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
10 cm4 in
Feb
-6 °C21 °F
3 °C38 °F
11 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.9 in
8 cm3 in
Mar
1 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
11 km/h7 mph
37 mm1.4 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
58 mm2.3 in
1 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h5 mph
249 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
10 km/h6 mph
59 mm2.3 in
3 cm1 in
Dec
-8 °C18 °F
1 °C34 °F
10 km/h6 mph
29 mm1.1 in
11 cm4 in