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Changbai Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Tuesday at -2° · coldest night Tuesday at -11°

The short of it: Changbai weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, -8 °C (18 °F) with fog, feeling like -11 °C (12 °F). Today’s high -3 °C (27 °F), low -11 °C (13 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: hard frost. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:00 local time.

CHANGBAI, Monday. — Folk about town may expect fog today, the mercury reaching near -3° and falling to -11° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 4° below the November average of 1°. Winds are light from the ESE, gusting to 6 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 2 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near -2°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -11°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Changbai brings highs near 1°, lows of -10° and about 24 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -22°, and July the wettest with 156 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are May and April.

The sun is up 10 h 6 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 988 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowFog-8°-11°1 km/h–
4 AMFog-8°-12°1 km/h–
5 AMFog-8°-12°1 km/h–
6 AMFog-8°-12°1 km/h–
7 AMFog-8°-11°1 km/h–
8 AMFog-7°-11°1 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear-7°-10°1 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-6°-9°2 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear-5°-8°2 km/h–
12 PMClear sky-4°-7°2 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-3°-7°3 km/h–
2 PMClear sky-3°-7°2 km/h–
3 PMClear sky-4°-7°1 km/h–
4 PMClear sky-5°-9°2 km/h–
5 PMClear sky-6°-11°4 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-7°-12°5 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-8°-13°5 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-9°-14°5 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy-10°-15°5 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy-10°-15°5 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-11°-15°5 km/h–
12 AMOvercast-11°-15°4 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-10°-15°4 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-10°-15°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): fog, high -3°, low -11°, dry, gusts to 8 km/h. Sun up 6:07 AM, down 4:13 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Almanac · Changbai Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Changbai, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus December
9° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 47 min
Average wind
6 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about 1°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Changbai in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Changbai by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-22°8.0 mm5 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦
February-5°-19°11 mm6 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦
March3°-10°18 mm8 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April12°-1°41 mm8 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
May19°5°62 mm8 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June22°10°92 mm6 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦
July25°14°156 mm5 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
August24°13°135 mm4 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
September19°6°71 mm4 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October12°-2°28 mm5 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-10°24 mm6 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦
December-8°-19°12 mm6 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Changbai

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Changbai today?

Right now it is -8 °C (18 °F) with fog; it feels like -11 °C (12 °F). Today’s high is -3 °C (27 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (13 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Changbai this week?

No — the next 2 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Changbai?

Yes: hard frost. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Changbai?

July, with an average high of 25 °C (76 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -22 °C (-8 °F). The wettest month is July, with 156 mm (6.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Changbai?

May and April. May brings highs near 19 °C (65 °F) and about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain; April highs near 12 °C (54 °F) and 41 mm (1.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Changbai?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. Nights average below freezing in Oct–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HyesanYanggang-do2 km SW2°-10°24 mm
Hyesan-dongYanggang-do3 km SSW2°-10°24 mm
Kapsan-ŭpYanggang-do37 km SSE3°-10°27 mm
Samjiyŏn-ŭpYanggang-do44 km NNE-1°-14°22 mm
SŭngjibaegamYanggang-do54 km ESE0°-12°30 mm
Yŏnsa-ŭpNorth Hamgyong87 km NE3°-9°23 mm
Changam-ch’onSouth Hamgyong103 km SSE8°-3°36 mm
SongjiangheJilin104 km NW2°-10°23 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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