Chongjin
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chongjin month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chongjin are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 25°C), January the coldest (average low -11°C), and August the wettest (about 278 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.8 | -10.8 | 24 | 7.1 |
| February | -0.9 | -9.0 | 19 | 8.4 |
| March | 5.8 | -3.0 | 31 | 9.4 |
| April | 11.8 | 2.7 | 32 | 9.8 |
| May | 16.9 | 8.7 | 69 | 9.9 |
| June | 20.1 | 14.3 | 105 | 9.0 |
| July | 24.4 | 19.7 | 145 | 8.6 |
| August | 25.1 | 20.0 | 278 | 8.2 |
| September | 21.4 | 14.3 | 106 | 9.0 |
| October | 14.8 | 6.3 | 41 | 8.4 |
| November | 6.9 | -0.7 | 45 | 7.0 |
| December | -1.0 | -8.0 | 20 | 7.0 |
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01 · OverviewChongjin, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Chongjin took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Chongjin
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Chongjin
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Chongjin
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Chongjin
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Chongjin
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Chongjin
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chongjin
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01 · Q&AWhere is Chongjin located and what are its coordinates?
Chongjin is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 41.7956, 129.7758 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Chongjin?
Chongjin has a recorded population of approximately 327,000 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (KPW).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Chongjin?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Chongjin include ko-KP, and the circulating currency is KPW.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chongjin?
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