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Chŏngju, North Korea
Full City Profile
29,065
Population
86/sq mi density
59 ft
Elevation
18 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
Chŏngju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 339.6 sq mi (879.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6933°N, 125.2103°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Chŏngju has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.6").