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Puryŏng-ŭp, North Korea
Full City Profile
48,958
Population
147/sq mi density
577 ft
Elevation
176 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
6°C
Puryŏng-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 333.2 sq mi (862.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0622°N, 129.7046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Puryŏng-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.2").