Climate Insights for Songwŏn-ŭp

, Chagang-do, North Korea

Hottest
July
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-19°C low
Wettest
August
314mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Songwŏn-ŭp is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1282mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 314mm of rainfall. Songwŏn-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 126cm 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: -12° Min: -19° Feb Max: -3° Average: -9° Min: -15° Mar Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -4° Apr Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° May Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jul Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Sep Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Oct Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Nov Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Dec Max: -4° Average: -10° Min: -16°
Max
Average
Min

Songwŏn-ŭp has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 45°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°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 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 35mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 237mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 314mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 19mm Dec Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow

Songwŏn-ŭp is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1282mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 314mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 16mm. That's 298mm 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 126cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 35cm.

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: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/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

Songwŏn-ŭp 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 July, 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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Songwŏn-ŭp, which began on June 21, 2026. Songwŏn-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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 695mm across the season with a monthly average of 232mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -19 to -3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 76cm 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 Songwŏn-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
-6 °C
2 km/h
16 mm
16 cm
Feb
-15 °C
-3 °C
2 km/h
40 mm
35 cm
Mar
-4 °C
6 °C
2 km/h
35 mm
19 cm
Apr
3 °C
14 °C
3 km/h
66 mm
9 cm
May
9 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
146 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
237 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
58 mm
3 cm
Nov
-6 °C
4 °C
2 km/h
69 mm
19 cm
Dec
-16 °C
-4 °C
2 km/h
31 mm
25 cm
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