Kapsan-ŭp weather in December
In December, Kapsan-ŭp sees average daytime highs of -6°C and overnight lows near -18°C, with 17 mm of precipitation across 4.3 wet days and about 9.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about -4°C in the first days to -8°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 18 min at the start of December to 9 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kapsan-ŭp's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kapsan-ŭp's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- -6°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- -18°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- 4.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 06 min
- 7:51 AM – 4:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.24 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Kapsan-ŭp is human settlement in North Korea.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about -4°C in the first days to -8°C by the end.
A typical December day in Kapsan-ŭp reaches about -6°C in the afternoon and slips back to -18°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between -13°C and -0°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 8°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -8 | -8 |
| Avg low (°C) | -15 | -15 | -16 | -16 | -16 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -17 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -18 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -19 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 | -20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -3 | -15 |
| 2 | -4 | -15 |
| 3 | -4 | -16 |
| 4 | -4 | -16 |
| 5 | -4 | -16 |
| 6 | -5 | -17 |
| 7 | -5 | -17 |
| 8 | -5 | -17 |
| 9 | -5 | -17 |
| 10 | -5 | -17 |
| 11 | -6 | -18 |
| 12 | -6 | -18 |
| 13 | -6 | -18 |
| 14 | -6 | -18 |
| 15 | -6 | -18 |
| 16 | -6 | -18 |
| 17 | -6 | -19 |
| 18 | -6 | -19 |
| 19 | -7 | -19 |
| 20 | -7 | -19 |
| 21 | -7 | -19 |
| 22 | -7 | -19 |
| 23 | -7 | -19 |
| 24 | -7 | -20 |
| 25 | -7 | -20 |
| 26 | -7 | -20 |
| 27 | -7 | -20 |
| 28 | -7 | -20 |
| 29 | -7 | -20 |
| 30 | -8 | -20 |
| 31 | -8 | -20 |
How December really feels in Kapsan-ŭp
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Kapsan-ŭp weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -8° / -21° | 11 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -5° / -18° | 16 | 4 | 5 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 2° / -11° | 30 | 6.8 | 7 | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 10° / -2° | 53 | 9.9 | 5.9 | 13.1 | 2.2 |
| May | 16° / 4° | 85 | 13.6 | 1.1 | 14.3 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 20° / 10° | 105 | 15.5 | 0 | 14.9 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 23° / 14° | 169 | 17.6 | 0 | 14.7 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 23° / 14° | 163 | 15.4 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 18° / 7° | 89 | 8.6 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 11° / -1° | 41 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 10.9 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 2° / -9° | 36 | 6 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 0.1 |
| Dec | -6° / -18° | 17 | 4.3 | 5 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 55% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 67 | 33 |
| 5 | 66 | 34 |
| 6 | 66 | 34 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kapsan-ŭp gets around 17 mm of rain and snow over 4.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 14% and peaks near 17% on the wettest days, and about 5 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Snow chance (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 20 |
| 2 | 17 | 20 |
| 3 | 17 | 20 |
| 4 | 17 | 20 |
| 5 | 16 | 20 |
| 6 | 16 | 20 |
| 7 | 16 | 19 |
| 8 | 16 | 19 |
| 9 | 16 | 19 |
| 10 | 16 | 19 |
| 11 | 16 | 18 |
| 12 | 15 | 18 |
| 13 | 15 | 18 |
| 14 | 15 | 17 |
| 15 | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 14 | 16 |
| 17 | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | 14 | 15 |
| 19 | 13 | 15 |
| 20 | 13 | 15 |
| 21 | 13 | 14 |
| 22 | 12 | 14 |
| 23 | 12 | 14 |
| 24 | 12 | 14 |
| 25 | 11 | 13 |
| 26 | 11 | 13 |
| 27 | 11 | 13 |
| 28 | 11 | 13 |
| 29 | 11 | 13 |
| 30 | 11 | 13 |
| 31 | 10 | 13 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | 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 December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 18 min at the start of December to 9 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:39 AM to 7:58 AM, and sunset from 4:54 PM to 5:02 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.3 | 7:39 | 4:54 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 7:40 | 4:54 |
| 3 | 9.2 | 7:41 | 4:54 |
| 4 | 9.2 | 7:42 | 4:54 |
| 5 | 9.2 | 7:43 | 4:54 |
| 6 | 9.2 | 7:44 | 4:54 |
| 7 | 9.2 | 7:44 | 4:54 |
| 8 | 9.1 | 7:45 | 4:54 |
| 9 | 9.1 | 7:46 | 4:54 |
| 10 | 9.1 | 7:47 | 4:54 |
| 11 | 9.1 | 7:48 | 4:54 |
| 12 | 9.1 | 7:48 | 4:54 |
| 13 | 9.1 | 7:49 | 4:54 |
| 14 | 9.1 | 7:50 | 4:54 |
| 15 | 9.1 | 7:51 | 4:54 |
| 16 | 9.1 | 7:51 | 4:55 |
| 17 | 9.1 | 7:52 | 4:55 |
| 18 | 9.0 | 7:53 | 4:55 |
| 19 | 9.0 | 7:53 | 4:56 |
| 20 | 9.0 | 7:54 | 4:56 |
| 21 | 9.0 | 7:54 | 4:56 |
| 22 | 9.0 | 7:55 | 4:57 |
| 23 | 9.0 | 7:55 | 4:57 |
| 24 | 9.0 | 7:56 | 4:58 |
| 25 | 9.0 | 7:56 | 4:58 |
| 26 | 9.0 | 7:56 | 4:59 |
| 27 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:00 |
| 28 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:00 |
| 29 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:01 |
| 30 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:02 |
| 31 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:02 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.24 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.24 kWh/m² to a high of 5.73 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 2.24 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Kapsan-ŭp
None of Kapsan-ŭp's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kapsan-ŭp's rainy season runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Kapsan-ŭp?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kapsan-ŭp.
What to pack for Kapsan-ŭp in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kapsan-ŭp sees daytime highs around -6°C and nights near -18°C. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Kapsan-ŭp in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kapsan-ŭp peaks around August 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 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 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 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 | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Kapsan-ŭp in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kapsan-ŭp is worst in March — around 36 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.4× the cleanest month (August, 15 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) | 28 | 29 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 25 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 29 | Moderate |
| Mar | 36 | Poor |
| Apr | 34 | Moderate |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 26 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 25 | Moderate |
Where is Kapsan-ŭp?
Kapsan-ŭp sits at 41.1°N, 128.3°E, 813 m above sea level, in North Korea. The nearest listed city is Hyesan-dong, 35 km away.
Topography around Kapsan-ŭp
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kapsan-ŭp.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kapsan-ŭp has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 489 m around an average of 958 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,149 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,504 m.
The land around Kapsan-ŭp is covered by grassland (38%), trees (30%) and cropland (29%) within 3 km, trees (72%) within 16 km, and trees (85%) 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 Kapsan-ŭp (41.0903°, 128.2933°, elevation 813 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. 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).