Climate Insights for Chasŏng

, Chagang-do, North Korea

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-22°C low
Wettest
August
263mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Chasŏng is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1002mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 263mm of rainfall. Chasŏng 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 -22°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 125cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -15° Min: -22° Feb Max: -4° Average: -10° Min: -18° Mar Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -6° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Aug Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 1° Nov Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7° Dec Max: -6° Average: -12° Min: -19°
Max
Average
Min

Chasŏng has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 50°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 32mm Mar Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 18mm Apr Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 263mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 21mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Chasŏng is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1002mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 263mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 13mm. That's 250mm 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 125cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Chasŏng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Chasŏng, which began on June 21, 2026. Chasŏng 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 209mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 511mm across the season with a monthly average of 170mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 211mm for the season, averaging 70mm per month. Expect around 27cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -22 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Expect around 67cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/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 Chasŏng 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
-22 °C
-7 °C
2 km/h
13 mm
13 cm
Feb
-18 °C
-4 °C
2 km/h
34 mm
32 cm
Mar
-6 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
28 mm
18 cm
Apr
2 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
60 mm
12 cm
May
8 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
121 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Oct
1 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
50 mm
6 cm
Nov
-7 °C
3 °C
2 km/h
55 mm
21 cm
Dec
-19 °C
-6 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
22 cm
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