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Hamhŭng Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Friday at 18° · coldest night Wednesday at -1°

The short of it: Hamhŭng weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 16 °C (60 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 11 °C (52 °F). Today’s high 18 °C (64 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 16:15 local time.

HAMHŬNG, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Hamhŭng this morning will find clear skies; the afternoon should top out near 18°, the night near 1°. Count it a gift: 7° above the November average of 11° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the SW at 22 km/h, gusting to 25 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 18°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 23 mm in all. 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 Hamhŭng brings highs near 11°, lows of -1° and about 32 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 27°, January the coldest at -10°, and July the wettest with 206 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 10 h 6 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 5 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky16°11°16 km/h–
5 PMClear sky15°11°13 km/h–
6 PMClear sky12°9°10 km/h–
7 PMClear sky11°8°8 km/h–
8 PMClear sky9°7°7 km/h–
9 PMClear sky8°6°6 km/h–
10 PMClear sky7°5°4 km/h–
11 PMClear sky6°3°4 km/h–
12 AMClear sky4°2°4 km/h–
1 AMClear sky3°0°4 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear2°-1°5 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear1°-2°5 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear1°-3°5 km/h–
5 AMClear sky0°-3°5 km/h–
6 AMClear sky0°-3°5 km/h–
7 AMClear sky0°-3°5 km/h–
8 AMClear sky0°-3°4 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy2°-1°4 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy6°4°2 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy11°9°1 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy14°12°1 km/h–
1 PMOvercast16°14°2 km/h–
2 PMOvercast17°15°3 km/h–
3 PMOvercast18°15°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): clear sky, high 18°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 7:10 AM, down 5:16 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°18°dry25 km/h10 h 6 min
Friday0°18°dry10 km/h10 h 3 min
Saturday1°14°dry6 km/h10 h 2 min
Sunday4°12°0.7 mm10 km/h10 h 0 min
Monday5°9°3.9 mm21 km/h9 h 58 min
Tuesday4°7°16 mm11 km/h9 h 56 min
Wednesday-1°6°2.0 mm38 km/h9 h 55 min

Warmest: Friday at 18°. Wettest: Tuesday, 16 mm. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 38 km/h.

The Almanac · Hamhŭng Month by Month

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

November in Hamhŭng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 55 min
Average wind
7 km/h
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 11°; nights run about -1°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Hamhŭng in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Hamhŭng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-10°10 mm7 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
February5°-7°12 mm8 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
March10°-2°21 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April16°4°37 mm9 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°10°63 mm8 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June24°15°75 mm6 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦
July27°19°206 mm6 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
August27°19°189 mm5 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦
September24°13°106 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October19°6°38 mm6 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
November11°-1°32 mm7 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
December4°-7°12 mm7 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Hamhŭng

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Hamhŭng today?

Right now it is 16 °C (60 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 11 °C (52 °F). Today’s high is 18 °C (64 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Hamhŭng this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 23 mm (0.90 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Hamhŭng?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Hamhŭng?

August, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -10 °C (15 °F). The wettest month is July, with 206 mm (8.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Hamhŭng?

October and April. October brings highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain; April highs near 16 °C (62 °F) and 37 mm (1.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Hamhŭng?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HŭngnamSouth Hamgyong12 km SE11°0°34 mm
Yŏnggwang-ŭpSouth Hamgyong13 km NNW11°-1°31 mm
Samho-rodongjaguSouth Hamgyong29 km E11°0°35 mm
Sinsang-niSouth Hamgyong32 km SSW11°0°39 mm
HongwŏnSouth Hamgyong38 km ENE11°0°35 mm
Yuktae-dongSouth Hamgyong54 km ENE11°0°37 mm
Sinp’oSouth Hamgyong58 km ENE11°1°38 mm
Kowŏn-ŭpSouth Hamgyong59 km SSW11°0°43 mm

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