Climate Insights for Tokchon

Tokchon-si, South Pyongan, North Korea

Hottest
July
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
-15°C low5°F low
Wettest
August
338 mm rain13.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tokchon is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,530 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 338 mm of rainfall. Tokchon 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°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 84cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Tokchon is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 60.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.3 in of rainfall. Tokchon 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 5°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -2°Average: -8°Min: -15°FebMax: 1°Average: -4°Min: -10°MarMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°AprMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 5°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 10°JunMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 16°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°AugMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°NovMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -2°DecMax: -1°Average: -6°Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°FAverage: 17°FMin: 5°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 24°FMin: 14°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 30°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 75°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 37°FMin: 28°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 21°FMin: 12°F
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Tokchon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.Tokchon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 78°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 5°F and the daily average is 17°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 16°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 19mmMarPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 217mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 330mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 338mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 8inMarPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 8.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 13inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 13.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 9in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Tokchon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,530 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 338 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 23 mm. That's 316 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 84cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.Tokchon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.3 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.9 in. That's 12.4 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 9in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Tokchon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tokchon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tokchon 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 Tokchon 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
-15 °C5 °F
-2 °C28 °F
7 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
20 cm8 in
Feb
-10 °C14 °F
1 °C34 °F
8 km/h5 mph
29 mm1.2 in
19 cm8 in
Mar
-1 °C30 °F
9 °C49 °F
8 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.9 in
10 cm4 in
Apr
5 °C40 °F
16 °C61 °F
8 km/h5 mph
78 mm3.1 in
5 cm2 in
May
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
217 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
330 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
338 mm13.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
24 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
123 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
-2 °C28 °F
8 °C46 °F
7 km/h4 mph
80 mm3.1 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
-11 °C12 °F
-1 °C30 °F
7 km/h4 mph
36 mm1.4 in
22 cm9 in