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Chaeryŏng-ni, North Korea

South Pyongan · North Korea

Chaeryŏng-ni is a large city in South Pyongan, North Korea with a population of 125,631. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

125,631 Population 1,118/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population125,631
Density1,118/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population125,631
Population Density1,118 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates38.7358°, 125.2308°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Pyongan
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation38.0 inches (965 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Chaeryŏng-ni

Chaeryŏng-ni is a large city in North Korea (South Pyongan) with a population of 125,631. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Chaeryŏng-ni

Chaeryŏng-ni has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1165 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.3°C / 30°F -9.8° / 6.3° 16.2
Feb 0.3°C / 32°F -8° / 8.4° 15.4
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -2° / 13.8° 38.6
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 2.4° / 18.2° 41.6
May 14.6°C / 58°F 7.5° / 23.2° 87.2
Jun 19.8°C / 68°F 12.9° / 27.1° 152.3
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 18.5° / 30.1° 198.5
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.1° 281.5
Sep 21.4°C / 70°F 15° / 27.3° 144.0
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 7.6° / 22.9° 73.9
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F -1.4° / 18.6° 91.7
Dec 0.9°C / 34°F -8.9° / 9.8° 24.2
Chaeryŏng-ni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below North Korea avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area112.4 sq mi (291.1 km²)
Population Density1,118/sq mi
Coordinates38.7358°N, 125.2308°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

May 17, 2013 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea M4.8 137 km
Jul 24, 1995 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.7 116 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 49 km
Aug 11, 1995 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.0 105 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 94 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 41 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 64 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 93 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 177 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Chaeryŏng-ni has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.6").

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Farmers Markets in Chaeryŏng-ni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Eunryul Market
Jeungak Market
Nampo Market
Ryonggang Market
Woneup Market

Hotels in Chaeryŏng-ni

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ryonggang Hot Spa Hotel

Train Stations in Chaeryŏng-ni

9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hwado
Kwisong
Phyongnam-Sindok
Pyongnam Onchon
Rosang
Sogwangryang
Sŏhae-Gapmun
Songgwan
Tonggwangryang

Stadiums & Teams in Chaeryŏng-ni

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chaeryŏng-ni

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Haeju AirfieldMedium Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Kwail Air BaseMedium Airport
Sunchon Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Ch'o do AirportSmall Airport
Changyon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Mirim Aviation ClubSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Pyong Ni South Highway StripSmall Airport
Pyong Ni West Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
T'aet'an-pihaengjang AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Chaeryŏng-ni

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1

🇰🇵 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 Chaeryŏng-ni

What is the population of Chaeryŏng-ni?

Chaeryŏng-ni has a population of 125,631 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 1,118 people per square mile, spread across 112.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chaeryŏng-ni?

Chaeryŏng-ni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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