Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sunch’ŏn Climate
Sunch’ŏn is a city in North Korea (15) with a population of about 437,000. Its average annual temperature is 9.5°C (49°F), with roughly 1045 mm of rain per year.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1045
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sunch’ŏn Climate
Sunch’ŏn has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 1045 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1045
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / 19° | 18 mm |
| February | -4° / 26° | 17 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 27 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 54 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 72 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 113 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 280 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 239 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 123 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 46 mm |
| November | 3° / 38° | 38 mm |
| December | -4° / 24° | 18 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 Sunch’ŏn
The most comfortable months to visit Sunch’ŏn are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sunch’ŏn are typically June, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sunch’ŏn, North Korea has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C and about 1045 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Sunch’ŏn 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.