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Kaech’ŏn, North Korea
Full City Profile
319,554
Population
1,121/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
Kaech’ŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 284.9 sq mi (738.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7006°N, 125.8933°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 | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°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 (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Kaech’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.6").