Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kangsŏn Climate
Kangsŏn is a city in North Korea (15) with a population of about 102,436. Its average annual temperature is 10°C (50°F), with roughly 1029 mm of rain per year.
10°C
Avg Temp
1029
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kangsŏn Climate
Kangsŏn has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F) and receives about 1029 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10°C
Avg Temp
1029
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / 21° | 19 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 17 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 25 mm |
| April | 10° / 51° | 54 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 72 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 114 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 272 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 231 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 127 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 43 mm |
| November | 4° / 39° | 38 mm |
| December | -3° / 26° | 17 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kangsŏn
The most comfortable months to visit Kangsŏn are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -11°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kangsŏn are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kangsŏn, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 10°C and about 1029 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Kangsŏn average about 28°C (82°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.