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Pukchil-lodongjagu, North Korea
P'yŏngan-bukto · North Korea
Pukchil-lodongjagu is a small city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea with a population of 14,129. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 14,129 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2019°, 125.7483° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | P'yŏngan-bukto |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.3 inches (1,049 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.9 inches (10 cm) |
About Pukchil-lodongjagu
Pukchil-lodongjagu is a small city in North Korea (P'yŏngan-bukto) with a population of 14,129. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Pukchil-lodongjagu
Pukchil-lodongjagu has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1479 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 353.8 sq mi (916.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2019°N, 125.7483°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 | — | — | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Pukchil-lodongjagu has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.4").
Airports Near Pukchil-lodongjagu
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kwaksan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Pukchang Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Hyangsan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kaechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Highway Strip 2 | — | Small Airport |
| Panghyon South Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sangwon Ni Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Pukchil-lodongjagu?
Pukchil-lodongjagu has a population of 14,129 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 353.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pukchil-lodongjagu?
Pukchil-lodongjagu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.