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Wŏnsan

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Wŏnsan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Wŏnsan are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and August the wettest (about 283 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.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January2.3-6.5207.8
February4.4-4.5348.5
March10.60.4588.8
April16.96.2609.9
May21.911.81019.6
June25.617.11319.8
July28.321.72598.6
August28.221.82838.4
September23.716.51868.2
October17.69.21027.3
November11.11.8527.4
December3.6-5.1307.6

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What is being reported around Wŏnsan

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People and places shaping Wŏnsan

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1108

    The area was renamed again as Uiju (宜州), and a fortress was constructed in 1108.

  2. Documented history · 1258

    From 1258 to 1356, it was part of the Ssangseong Prefectures.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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01 · Overview

Wŏnsan, in brief

Wŏnsan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Wŏnsan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Wŏnsan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Wŏnsan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Wŏnsan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Wŏnsan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Wŏnsan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Wŏnsan

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Wŏnsan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Wŏnsan located and what are its coordinates?

Wŏnsan is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 39.1528, 127.4436 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Wŏnsan?

Wŏnsan has a recorded population of approximately 329,207 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (KPW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Wŏnsan?

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

04 · Q&A

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