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Onsŏng, North Korea
Full City Profile
19,806
Population
58/sq mi density
272 ft
Elevation
83 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Onsŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 339.6 sq mi (879.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9572°N, 129.9933°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jingbo | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | -520 | 156 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in |
Onsŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.1").