Climate normals · 1970–2000
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp Climate
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp is a city in North Korea (06) with a population of about 79,740. Its average annual temperature is 10.5°C (51°F), with roughly 1131 mm of rain per year.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
1131
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp Climate
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F) and receives about 1131 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
1131
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 24° | 15 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 14 mm |
| March | 4° / 38° | 32 mm |
| April | 11° / 51° | 63 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 84 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 113 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 310 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 265 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 133 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 42 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 40 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 20 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 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp
The most comfortable months to visit Pongch’ŏn-ŭp are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Pongch’ŏn-ŭp are typically June, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C and about 1131 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp 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.