Climate Insights for Ranam

, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low
Wettest
August
362mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ranam is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1292mm of precipitation falls per year. Ranam receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ranam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 152cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -6° Average: -11° Min: -15° Feb Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -13° Mar Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -5° Apr Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° Nov Max: 5° Average: 0° Min: -4° Dec Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -12°
Max
Average
Min

Ranam has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -15°C and an average temperature of -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 26mm Feb Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 26mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 362mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 23mm Dec Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 40mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ranam is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1292mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 362mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 36mm. That's 327mm 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 152cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 40cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Ranam 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 December, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 4km/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 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ranam, which began on March 20, 2026. Ranam 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -5 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 200mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 679mm across the season with a monthly average of 226mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -4 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Expect around 27cm 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 -15 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 130mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Expect around 92cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ranam 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
-15 °C
-6 °C
13 km/h
36 mm
26 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-3 °C
13 km/h
36 mm
26 cm
Mar Current
-5 °C
5 °C
13 km/h
44 mm
22 cm
Apr
2 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
45 mm
7 cm
May
8 °C
18 °C
12 km/h
111 mm
4 cm
Jun
13 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
362 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
14 °C
12 km/h
61 mm
3 cm
Nov
-4 °C
5 °C
12 km/h
73 mm
23 cm
Dec
-12 °C
-4 °C
13 km/h
58 mm
40 cm
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