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Aoji-ri, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Aoji-ri is a mid-size city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 34,248. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

34,248 Population 73/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population34,248
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population34,248
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates42.5218°, 130.3957°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Aoji-ri

Aoji-ri is a mid-size city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 34,248. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Aoji-ri

Aoji-ri has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 899 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -9.2°C / 16°F -19.2° / 2.9° 7.3
Feb -5.7°C / 22°F -16.6° / 7.8° 8.0
Mar 1.4°C / 34°F -9.1° / 13.7° 34.3
Apr 7.2°C / 45°F -2.9° / 19.9° 24.2
May 13.2°C / 56°F 3.7° / 26.5° 61.5
Jun 17.5°C / 64°F 9.8° / 28.5° 158.6
Jul 21.9°C / 71°F 14.8° / 32.3° 161.3
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 15.2° / 33.6° 263.0
Sep 18.1°C / 64°F 8.8° / 26.9° 87.2
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F -0.9° / 22.1° 33.4
Nov 1.4°C / 35°F -11.2° / 15.8° 55.7
Dec -7.8°C / 18°F -17.9° / 4.2° 5.1
Aoji-ri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below North Korea avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area470.6 sq mi (1,218.9 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates42.5218°N, 130.3957°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 28, 2002 50 km SW of Dongning, China M7.3 139 km
Apr 8, 1999 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China M7.1 121 km
Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 26 km
Apr 5, 2013 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia M6.3 55 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 87 km
Feb 13, 2000 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia M6.0 103 km
Apr 6, 2013 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia M5.8 53 km
May 19, 2008 52 km SSE of Popova, Russia M5.7 121 km
May 10, 2011 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M5.7 96 km
Oct 29, 2013 49 km W of Barabash, Russia M5.1 89 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 36 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 118 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 93 km
Nov 2, 1993 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia M4.9 68 km
Jan 7, 2011 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia M4.8 75 km
Oct 20, 1995 54 km S of Popova, Russia M4.8 115 km
Aug 10, 2009 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China M4.8 109 km
Jul 6, 1997 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia M4.7 86 km
Aug 15, 2004 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M4.6 109 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km WSW of Popova, Russia M4.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.3 in

Aoji-ri has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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Train Stations in Aoji-ri

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haksong
Shinasan
Songhak

Stadiums & Teams in Aoji-ri

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

🇰🇵 About North Korea

Capital Pyongyang
Population 25,549,819
Area 120,540 km²
HDI 0.580
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 0.0%
Urban population 63.5%
Currency KPW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +850
TLD .kp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aoji-ri

What is the population of Aoji-ri?

Aoji-ri has a population of 34,248 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 470.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aoji-ri?

Aoji-ri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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