Changam-ch’on weather in May
In May, Changam-ch’on sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 69 mm of rain across 9 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 21°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Changam-ch’on's 9th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Changam-ch’on's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- 9 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 18 min
- 5:14 AM – 7:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 21°C by the end.
A typical May day in Changam-ch’on reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 13°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 5°C warmer than April and about 3°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 6 |
| 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 3 | 17 | 6 |
| 4 | 17 | 6 |
| 5 | 17 | 7 |
| 6 | 17 | 7 |
| 7 | 17 | 7 |
| 8 | 18 | 7 |
| 9 | 18 | 7 |
| 10 | 18 | 8 |
| 11 | 18 | 8 |
| 12 | 18 | 8 |
| 13 | 18 | 8 |
| 14 | 18 | 8 |
| 15 | 19 | 9 |
| 16 | 19 | 9 |
| 17 | 19 | 9 |
| 18 | 19 | 9 |
| 19 | 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 19 | 9 |
| 21 | 20 | 10 |
| 22 | 20 | 10 |
| 23 | 20 | 10 |
| 24 | 20 | 10 |
| 25 | 20 | 10 |
| 26 | 20 | 10 |
| 27 | 20 | 11 |
| 28 | 20 | 11 |
| 29 | 21 | 11 |
| 30 | 21 | 11 |
| 31 | 21 | 11 |
How May really feels in Changam-ch’on
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Changam-ch’on weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 5th-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° / -11° | 27 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 1° / -10° | 23 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 6° / -4° | 33 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 11.7 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 13° / 3° | 44 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 13 | 4.1 |
| May | 19° / 9° | 69 | 9 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 22° / 14° | 71 | 9 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 25° / 18° | 155 | 12.8 | 0 | 14.6 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 25° / 18° | 177 | 14.9 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 22° / 13° | 103 | 9 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 16° / 6° | 48 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 8° / -1° | 45 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 9.7 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 1° / -8° | 32 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 52 | 48 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 48 | 52 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 47 | 53 |
| 31 | 47 | 53 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Changam-ch’on gets around 69 mm of rain over 9 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 29% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 26 |
| 3 | 26 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 31 |
| 15 | 31 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 31 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 30 |
| 25 | 29 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 26 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 73 | 71 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 19 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 | 0 |
| 21 | 90 | 10 | 0 |
| 22 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 23 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 24 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 25 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 26 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 27 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 28 | 78 | 20 | 2 |
| 29 | 76 | 22 | 2 |
| 30 | 73 | 24 | 3 |
| 31 | 71 | 26 | 3 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 60 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:31 AM to 5:02 AM, and sunset from 7:13 PM to 7:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:13 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:14 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:28 | 7:15 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:27 | 7:16 |
| 5 | 13.9 | 5:26 | 7:18 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:19 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 5:23 | 7:20 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:21 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 5:21 | 7:22 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:20 | 7:23 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 5:19 | 7:24 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 5:18 | 7:25 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:17 | 7:26 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 5:16 | 7:27 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 5:15 | 7:28 |
| 16 | 14.3 | 5:14 | 7:29 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 5:13 | 7:30 |
| 18 | 14.3 | 5:12 | 7:31 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 5:11 | 7:32 |
| 20 | 14.4 | 5:10 | 7:33 |
| 21 | 14.4 | 5:09 | 7:33 |
| 22 | 14.4 | 5:08 | 7:34 |
| 23 | 14.5 | 5:08 | 7:35 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 5:07 | 7:36 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 5:06 | 7:37 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 5:05 | 7:38 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 5:05 | 7:39 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 5:04 | 7:40 |
| 29 | 14.6 | 5:04 | 7:40 |
| 30 | 14.6 | 5:03 | 7:41 |
| 31 | 14.7 | 5:02 | 7:42 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.85 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.15 kWh/m² to a high of 5.85 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 5.85 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Changam-ch’on
In May, Changam-ch’on sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Changam-ch’on sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Changam-ch’on's rainy season runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Changam-ch’on?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Changam-ch’on for sightseeing.
What to pack for Changam-ch’on in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Changam-ch’on sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 9°C. Worth packing: rain gear and sun protection. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Changam-ch’on in May
The nearest coast averages about 11°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in August at about 23°C and coldest in February near 5°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 15 to Sep 22 — about 2.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Bracing |
| Feb | 5 | Bracing |
| Mar | 5 | Bracing |
| Apr | 7 | Bracing |
| May | 11 | Bracing |
| Jun | 16 | Cool |
| Jul | 20 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 17 | Cool |
| Nov | 13 | Bracing |
| Dec | 8 | Bracing |
UV index in Changam-ch’on in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May 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 Changam-ch’on peaks around August 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (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 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Changam-ch’on in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Changam-ch’on is worst in April — around 47 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.7× the cleanest month (August, 17 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) | 29 | 36 | 46 | 47 | 36 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Moderate |
| Feb | 36 | Poor |
| Mar | 46 | Poor |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 25 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 24 | Moderate |
| Nov | 26 | Moderate |
| Dec | 23 | Moderate |
Where is Changam-ch’on?
Changam-ch’on sits at 40.6°N, 128.8°E, 141 m above sea level, in North Korea. The nearest listed city is Iwŏn-ŭp, 33 km away.
Topography around Changam-ch’on
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Changam-ch’on.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Changam-ch’on has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 842 m around an average of 325 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,555 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,283 m.
The land around Changam-ch’on is covered by trees (64%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (76%) within 16 km, and trees (57%) and water (25%) 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 Changam-ch’on (40.6061°, 128.7819°, elevation 141 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).