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Musan-ŭp, North Korea
North Hamgyong · North Korea
Musan-ŭp is a small city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 21,739. Elevation: 1,568 ft (478 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
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About Musan-ŭp
Musan-ŭp är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Hambuk, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 500 km nordost om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Musan-ŭp ligger 478 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 21 739.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,739 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2261°, 129.2078° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | North Hamgyong |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.7 inches (653 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.3 inches (6 cm) |
About Musan-ŭp
Musan-ŭp is a small city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 21,739. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet (478 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Musan-ŭp
Musan-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 4.1°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 944 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 808.6 sq mi (2,094.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2261°N, 129.2078°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 97 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Musan-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.2").
Farmers Markets in Musan-ŭp
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musan Market |
Train Stations in Musan-ŭp
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Musan-ŭp
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Musan-ŭp
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport | YNJ | Medium Airport |
| Paegam Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sungam ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Musan-ŭp?
Musan-ŭp has a population of 21,739 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 808.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Musan-ŭp?
Musan-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches, with 2.3 inches of snow.