Kangdong-ŭp weather in August
In August, Kangdong-ŭp sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 253 mm of rain across 14.6 wet days and about 13.5 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Kangdong-ŭp's 11th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kangdong-ŭp's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 253 mm
- 14.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 30 min
- 5:53 AM – 7:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.34 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical August day in Kangdong-ŭp reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 4°C warmer than September.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 21 |
| 14 | 29 | 21 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 28 | 21 |
| 20 | 28 | 20 |
| 21 | 28 | 20 |
| 22 | 28 | 20 |
| 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 19 |
| 27 | 27 | 19 |
| 28 | 27 | 19 |
| 29 | 27 | 19 |
| 30 | 27 | 19 |
| 31 | 27 | 18 |
How August really feels in Kangdong-ŭp
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 9 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kangdong-ŭp weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-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° / -10° | 15 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 3° / -7° | 23 | 4 | 3.1 | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 9° / -1° | 31 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 11.7 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 17° / 5° | 60 | 7.4 | 0.3 | 13 | 5.6 |
| May | 22° / 11° | 103 | 8.7 | 0 | 14.1 | 7.0 |
| Jun | 26° / 17° | 120 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 21° | 305 | 17 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 28° / 21° | 253 | 14.6 | 0 | 13.5 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 25° / 15° | 102 | 7.2 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 18° / 8° | 50 | 6.6 | 0 | 11 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 9° / 0° | 53 | 7.8 | 1 | 9.9 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 1° / -7° | 27 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 69 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 36 | 64 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 38 | 62 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Kangdong-ŭp gets around 253 mm of rain over 14.6 wet days in August. 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 59% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 59 |
| 3 | 58 |
| 4 | 57 |
| 5 | 56 |
| 6 | 55 |
| 7 | 54 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 50 |
| 12 | 49 |
| 13 | 48 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 47 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 44 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 41 |
| 26 | 40 |
| 27 | 40 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 38 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 82% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| Muggy (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 |
| Oppressive (%) | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Miserable (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 62 | 15 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 62 | 15 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 62 | 15 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 62 | 15 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 60 | 15 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 59 | 15 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 59 | 14 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 57 | 14 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 55 | 14 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 53 | 14 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 52 | 13 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 50 | 13 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 48 | 12 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 32 | 45 | 11 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 34 | 43 | 11 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 41 | 10 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 38 | 38 | 9 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 40 | 36 | 8 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 41 | 34 | 7 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 42 | 32 | 6 |
| 21 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 43 | 30 | 5 |
| 22 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 44 | 28 | 5 |
| 23 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 44 | 27 | 4 |
| 24 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 44 | 25 | 3 |
| 25 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 44 | 24 | 3 |
| 26 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 43 | 22 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 43 | 21 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 | 10 | 26 | 42 | 19 | 1 |
| 29 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 40 | 18 | 1 |
| 30 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 39 | 17 | 1 |
| 31 | 4 | 13 | 30 | 37 | 16 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 8 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of August to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 72 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 6:07 AM, and sunset from 7:44 PM to 7:04 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:07 | 7:05 | 7:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:39 | 7:44 |
| 2 | 14.0 | 5:40 | 7:43 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 5:41 | 7:42 |
| 4 | 14.0 | 5:42 | 7:41 |
| 5 | 13.9 | 5:43 | 7:40 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 5:44 | 7:39 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 5:45 | 7:37 |
| 8 | 13.8 | 5:46 | 7:36 |
| 9 | 13.8 | 5:47 | 7:35 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 5:48 | 7:34 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:49 | 7:33 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:50 | 7:31 |
| 13 | 13.7 | 5:51 | 7:30 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 5:51 | 7:29 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 5:52 | 7:27 |
| 16 | 13.5 | 5:53 | 7:26 |
| 17 | 13.5 | 5:54 | 7:25 |
| 18 | 13.5 | 5:55 | 7:23 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 5:56 | 7:22 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 5:57 | 7:20 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:58 | 7:19 |
| 22 | 13.3 | 5:59 | 7:18 |
| 23 | 13.3 | 6:00 | 7:16 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 6:01 | 7:15 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 6:02 | 7:13 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 6:03 | 7:12 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 6:04 | 7:10 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:05 | 7:09 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 6:06 | 7:07 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 6:07 | 7:05 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 6:07 | 7:04 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.34 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.2 kWh/m² to a high of 5.71 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 4.34 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 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 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| 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 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | 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 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kangdong-ŭp
In August, Kangdong-ŭp sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kangdong-ŭp's rainy season runs July–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Kangdong-ŭp?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Kangdong-ŭp for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kangdong-ŭp in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Kangdong-ŭp sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kangdong-ŭp in August
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 67 km away) is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near -0°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 3 to Oct 2 — about 3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Bracing |
| Feb | 0 | Bracing |
| Mar | 2 | Bracing |
| Apr | 7 | Bracing |
| May | 13 | Bracing |
| Jun | 18 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 18 | Cool |
| Nov | 12 | Bracing |
| Dec | 6 | Bracing |
UV index in Kangdong-ŭp in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kangdong-ŭp peaks around August 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 19 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 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Kangdong-ŭp in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kangdong-ŭp is worst in January — around 201 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 2.0× the cleanest month (July, 102 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) | 201 | 171 | 180 | 150 | 132 | 124 | 102 | 107 | 152 | 182 | 195 | 181 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 201 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 171 | Very unhealthy |
| Mar | 180 | Very unhealthy |
| Apr | 150 | Unhealthy |
| May | 132 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 124 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 102 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 107 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 152 | Very unhealthy |
| Oct | 182 | Very unhealthy |
| Nov | 195 | Very unhealthy |
| Dec | 181 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Kangdong-ŭp?
Kangdong-ŭp sits at 39.1°N, 126.1°E, 43 m above sea level, in North Korea. The nearest listed city is Sŭngho 1-tong, 20 km away.
Topography around Kangdong-ŭp
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kangdong-ŭp.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kangdong-ŭp has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 387 m around an average of 110 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 589 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,474 m.
The land around Kangdong-ŭp is covered by trees (42%) and cropland (30%) within 3 km, trees (44%) and cropland (33%) within 16 km, and trees (47%) and cropland (36%) 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 Kangdong-ŭp (39.1425°, 126.0961°, elevation 43 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. 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).