Climate Insights for Yŏnsa-ŭp

Yŏnsa-gun, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea

Hottest
July
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-19°C low
Wettest
August
201mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yŏnsa-ŭp is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 824mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 201mm of rainfall. Yŏnsa-ŭp 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 -19°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 93cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -8° Average: -14° Min: -19° Feb Max: -5° Average: -11° Min: -16° Mar Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -8° Apr Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Sep Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 8° Oct Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: 0° Nov Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -8° Dec Max: -7° Average: -12° Min: -17°
Max
Average
Min

Yŏnsa-ŭp has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 44°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 20°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -14°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 8mm Jun Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 10mm Nov Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 16mm Dec Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yŏnsa-ŭp is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 824mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 201mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8mm. That's 193mm 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 93cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Yŏnsa-ŭp is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 15km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 14km/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 Yŏnsa-ŭp, which began on March 20, 2026. Yŏnsa-ŭp 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 171mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 468mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -8 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -19 to -5°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. Expect around 29cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/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 Yŏnsa-ŭp 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
-19 °C
-8 °C
15 km/h
8 mm
7 cm
Feb
-16 °C
-5 °C
16 km/h
18 mm
14 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
3 °C
17 km/h
30 mm
19 cm
Apr
1 °C
11 °C
18 km/h
45 mm
11 cm
May
6 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
96 mm
8 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
12 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
25 °C
10 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
20 °C
12 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
43 mm
10 cm
Nov
-8 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
38 mm
16 cm
Dec
-17 °C
-7 °C
15 km/h
11 mm
8 cm
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