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Kwirak, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Kwirak is a small town in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

312 ft Elevation 95 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates42.4932°, 130.3205°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,164 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.8 inches (43 cm)

About Kwirak

Kwirak is a small town in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Kwirak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 279 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 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below North Korea avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area470.6 sq mi (1,218.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.4932°N, 130.3205°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 16.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 28, 2002 50 km SW of Dongning, China M7.3 143 km
Apr 8, 1999 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China M7.1 124 km
Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 33 km
Apr 5, 2013 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia M6.3 62 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 87 km
Feb 13, 2000 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia M6.0 110 km
Apr 6, 2013 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia M5.8 60 km
May 19, 2008 52 km SSE of Popova, Russia M5.7 127 km
May 10, 2011 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M5.7 102 km
Oct 29, 2013 49 km W of Barabash, Russia M5.1 95 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 41 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 113 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 93 km
Nov 2, 1993 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia M4.9 75 km
Jan 7, 2011 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia M4.8 82 km
Oct 20, 1995 54 km S of Popova, Russia M4.8 121 km
Aug 10, 2009 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China M4.8 114 km
Jul 6, 1997 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia M4.7 92 km
Aug 15, 2004 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M4.6 115 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km WSW of Popova, Russia M4.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.3 in

Kwirak has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Kwirak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Gallery

Farmers Markets in Kwirak

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rajin Market

Stadiums & Teams in Kwirak

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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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Kwirak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 16.8 inches of snow.

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