Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp weather in July
In July, Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 284 mm of rain across 14.6 wet days and about 14.4 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 36 min at the start of July to 14 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp's 12th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 284 mm
- 14.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 5:30 AM – 7:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 26°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical July day in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°C warmer than June and about 1°C cooler than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 20 |
| 2 | 26 | 20 |
| 3 | 26 | 20 |
| 4 | 26 | 20 |
| 5 | 26 | 20 |
| 6 | 26 | 21 |
| 7 | 26 | 21 |
| 8 | 26 | 21 |
| 9 | 26 | 21 |
| 10 | 26 | 21 |
| 11 | 26 | 21 |
| 12 | 26 | 21 |
| 13 | 26 | 21 |
| 14 | 26 | 21 |
| 15 | 26 | 21 |
| 16 | 26 | 22 |
| 17 | 26 | 22 |
| 18 | 27 | 22 |
| 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 20 | 27 | 22 |
| 21 | 27 | 22 |
| 22 | 27 | 22 |
| 23 | 27 | 22 |
| 24 | 27 | 23 |
| 25 | 27 | 23 |
| 26 | 27 | 23 |
| 27 | 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 28 | 23 |
| 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 31 | 28 | 23 |
How July really feels in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1° / -6° | 15 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 3° / -4° | 21 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 8° / 1° | 30 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 11.7 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 15° / 7° | 57 | 6.8 | 0.1 | 13 | 4.7 |
| May | 20° / 12° | 94 | 7.4 | 0 | 14 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 24° / 18° | 112 | 8.6 | 0 | 14.6 | 7.0 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 284 | 14.6 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 257 | 13.6 | 0 | 13.5 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 24° / 17° | 102 | 6.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.4 |
| Oct | 19° / 10° | 45 | 4.9 | 0 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 10° / 3° | 44 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 9.9 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 3° / -3° | 19 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 37 | 63 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 32 | 68 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 30 | 70 |
| 14 | 30 | 70 |
| 15 | 30 | 70 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 30 | 70 |
| 18 | 30 | 70 |
| 19 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 35 | 65 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 38 | 62 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp gets around 284 mm of rain over 14.6 wet days in July, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 47% and peaks near 51% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 39 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 42 |
| 7 | 42 |
| 8 | 43 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 49 |
| 16 | 50 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 51 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 51 |
| 23 | 51 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 51 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 51 |
| 31 | 51 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Oppressive (%) | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 21 | 61 | 14 | 0 |
| 2 | 4 | 19 | 61 | 16 | 0 |
| 3 | 4 | 17 | 61 | 18 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 61 | 21 | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | 14 | 60 | 23 | 0 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 58 | 26 | 0 |
| 7 | 3 | 12 | 57 | 28 | 0 |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | 55 | 31 | 0 |
| 9 | 3 | 11 | 53 | 33 | 0 |
| 10 | 3 | 10 | 51 | 36 | 0 |
| 11 | 2 | 10 | 49 | 38 | 0 |
| 12 | 2 | 9 | 47 | 41 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 44 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 9 | 42 | 46 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 48 | 2 |
| 16 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 51 | 3 |
| 17 | 1 | 8 | 35 | 52 | 4 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 54 | 5 |
| 19 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 55 | 6 |
| 20 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 56 | 8 |
| 21 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 57 | 9 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 59 | 11 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 60 | 12 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 61 | 14 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 61 | 15 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 62 | 17 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 61 | 19 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 60 | 21 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 60 | 22 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 59 | 24 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 58 | 25 |
Wind in July
Winds average 11 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 36 min at the start of July to 14 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:21 AM to 5:42 AM, and sunset from 7:58 PM to 7:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.6 | 5:21 | 7:58 |
| 2 | 14.6 | 5:22 | 7:58 |
| 3 | 14.6 | 5:22 | 7:58 |
| 4 | 14.6 | 5:23 | 7:57 |
| 5 | 14.6 | 5:23 | 7:57 |
| 6 | 14.6 | 5:24 | 7:57 |
| 7 | 14.5 | 5:24 | 7:57 |
| 8 | 14.5 | 5:25 | 7:57 |
| 9 | 14.5 | 5:26 | 7:56 |
| 10 | 14.5 | 5:26 | 7:56 |
| 11 | 14.5 | 5:27 | 7:56 |
| 12 | 14.5 | 5:27 | 7:55 |
| 13 | 14.5 | 5:28 | 7:55 |
| 14 | 14.4 | 5:29 | 7:55 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 5:29 | 7:54 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 5:30 | 7:54 |
| 17 | 14.4 | 5:31 | 7:53 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 5:32 | 7:53 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 5:32 | 7:52 |
| 20 | 14.3 | 5:33 | 7:51 |
| 21 | 14.3 | 5:34 | 7:51 |
| 22 | 14.3 | 5:35 | 7:50 |
| 23 | 14.2 | 5:35 | 7:49 |
| 24 | 14.2 | 5:36 | 7:49 |
| 25 | 14.2 | 5:37 | 7:48 |
| 26 | 14.2 | 5:38 | 7:47 |
| 27 | 14.1 | 5:39 | 7:46 |
| 28 | 14.1 | 5:39 | 7:46 |
| 29 | 14.1 | 5:40 | 7:45 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 5:41 | 7:44 |
| 31 | 14.0 | 5:42 | 7:43 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.5 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.26 kWh/m² to a high of 5.89 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 4.5 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
In July, Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp's rainy season runs July–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 22°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp in July
The nearest coast averages about 22°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near 2°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 3 to Oct 5 — about 3.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Bracing |
| Feb | 2 | Bracing |
| Mar | 5 | Bracing |
| Apr | 9 | Bracing |
| May | 13 | Bracing |
| Jun | 18 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 18 | Cool |
| Nov | 13 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp peaks around August 11 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp is worst in November — around 130 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.3× the cleanest month (July, 58 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 122 | 117 | 121 | 95 | 79 | 69 | 58 | 62 | 90 | 115 | 130 | 122 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 122 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 117 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 121 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 95 | Unhealthy |
| May | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 90 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 115 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 130 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 122 | Unhealthy |
Where is Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp sits at 38.0°N, 125.9°E, 21 m above sea level, in North Korea. The nearest listed city is Yŏnan-ŭp, 21 km away.
Topography around Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 79 m around an average of 15 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 386 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 893 m.
The land around Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp is covered by cropland (87%) within 3 km, cropland (68%) within 16 km, and water (34%), cropland (32%) and trees (24%) within 80 km.
North Korea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Safe drinking water
- 67%
- of population, 2023
- Road deaths
- 24.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp (37.9703°, 125.9375°, elevation 21 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).