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Chunggang, North Korea

Chagang · North Korea

Chunggang is a mid-size city in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 41,022. Elevation: 1,083 ft (330 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

41,022 Population 143/sq mi density
1,083 ft Elevation 330 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
32.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population41,022
Density143/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain32.5 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Population41,022
Population Density143 / sq mi
Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Coordinates41.7772°, 126.8736°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceChagang
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.5 inches (826 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)

About Chunggang

Chunggang is a mid-size city in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 41,022. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 4°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Chunggang

Chunggang has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 705 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -15.2°C / 5°F -22.7° / -7.8° 4.5
Feb -9.7°C / 15°F -17.4° / -2° 7.6
Mar -0.9°C / 30°F -7.4° / 5.6° 19.2
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F 1.1° / 15.8° 28.2
May 15.4°C / 60°F 8.1° / 22.7° 66.2
Jun 20.4°C / 69°F 14.1° / 26.7° 96.4
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29° 199.8
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.3° 138.0
Sep 17°C / 63°F 10.2° / 23.7° 69.7
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F 1.4° / 15.3° 35.2
Nov -1.8°C / 29°F -7.5° / 3.8° 27.8
Dec -12.4°C / 10°F -18.8° / -6.1° 12.4
Chunggang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 277 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below North Korea avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area286.4 sq mi (741.8 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates41.7772°N, 126.8736°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
14% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Longgang Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,000 m (3,281 ft) 350 69 km
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Chunggang has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from 4°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Chunggang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
陈云同志旧居

Libraries in Chunggang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
临江市图书馆0.0

Ski Resorts Near Chunggang

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
白山大镜沟滑雪场(规划) 0.0 $0
长白山华美胜地滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chunggang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Changbaishan AirportNBSMedium Airport
Manpo AirportSmall Airport

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 Chunggang

What is the population of Chunggang?

Chunggang has a population of 41,022 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 286.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chunggang?

Chunggang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.5 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

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