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Namsan, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Namsan is a small town in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,627 ft (496 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

1,627 ft Elevation 496 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
43.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Namsan

Namsan

Namsan is a 270-metre-high (890 ft) peak in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It was also known as Mongmyeoksan in the past. It offers some hiking, picnic areas and views of downtown Seoul's skyline. Namsan Seoul Tower is located at the summit of Namsan.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Coordinates42.2275°, 129.2541°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation43.0 inches (1,092 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.8 inches (98 cm)

About Namsan

Namsan is a small town in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet (496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Namsan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 294 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 43.0 inches. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below North Korea avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area808.6 sq mi (2,094.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.2275°N, 129.2541°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 38.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 6, 2023.

Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 126 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 140 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 107 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 122 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 143 km
Feb 21, 2010 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M4.5 122 km
Sep 9, 2010 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia M4.3 134 km
Jul 15, 2019 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M4.2 141 km
Mar 13, 1996 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia M4.0 137 km
Apr 1, 1999 16 km N of Kraskino, Russia M3.9 142 km
Sep 23, 2017 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M3.6 105 km
Oct 12, 2017 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M2.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in

Namsan has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 7°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Namsan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Musan Market

Train Stations in Namsan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheolsong
Musancheolsan
Sincham

Stadiums & Teams in Namsan

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Airports Near Namsan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yanji Chaoyangchuan AirportYNJMedium Airport
Paegam AirstripSmall Airport
Sungam ni 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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What is the weather like in Namsan?

Namsan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches, with 38.8 inches of snow.

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