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Kwaksan, North Korea
P'yŏngan-bukto · North Korea
Kwaksan is a small city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea with a population of 10,478. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 10,478 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6875°, 125.0828° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | P'yŏngan-bukto |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.4 inches (1,000 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.7 inches (4 cm) |
About Kwaksan
Kwaksan is a small city in North Korea (P'yŏngan-bukto) with a population of 10,478. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Kwaksan
Kwaksan has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1422 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 223.0 sq mi (577.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6875°N, 125.0828°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 | — | — | 78 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°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) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 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 |
Kwaksan has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.6").
Train Stations in Kwaksan
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kwaksan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kwaksan
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pyongyang Sunan International Airport | FNJ | Large Airport |
| Kwaksan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Panghyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Highway Strip 2 | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon South Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Pyong Ni West Highway Strip Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sinuiju Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sonchon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sunan-Up North Highway Strip Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uiju Airport | UJU | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kwaksan?
Kwaksan has a population of 10,478 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 223.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kwaksan?
Kwaksan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.