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Hamhŭng

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Hamhŭng month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hamhŭng are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -8°C), and August the wettest (about 254 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rain (mm)	Sunshine (h/day)
January	1.4	-7.7	19	7.8
February	3.5	-6.3	22	8.6
March	10.2	-1.3	35	9.2
April	16.7	4.5	44	10.1
May	21.8	10.7	88	9.7
June	25.4	16.1	113	10.0
July	28.1	20.9	199	8.9
August	27.9	20.8	254	8.2
September	23.5	15.3	119	8.6
October	17.2	7.8	74	7.7
November	10.0	0.0	53	7.4
December	2.5	-7.1	25	7.8

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01 · Overview

Hamhŭng, in brief

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02 · History

How Hamhŭng took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Hamhŭng

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Hamhŭng

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Hamhŭng

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Hamhŭng

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Hamhŭng

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08 · Questions

Questions about Hamhŭng

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hamhŭng located and what are its coordinates?

Hamhŭng is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 39.9183, 127.5364 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hamhŭng?

Hamhŭng has a recorded population of approximately 559,056 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (KPW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hamhŭng?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hamhŭng include ko-KP, and the circulating currency is KPW.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Hamhŭng?

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