Ŭndŏk, North Korea

Full City Profile

89,244 Population 190/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Ŭndŏk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Area	470.6 sq mi (1,218.9 km²)
Population Density	190/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5188°N, 130.3348°W
Timezone	Asia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 28, 2002	50 km SW of Dongning, China	M7.3	140 km
Apr 8, 1999	57 km ENE of Wangqing, China	M7.1	121 km
Feb 18, 2010	15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia	M6.9	31 km
Apr 5, 2013	13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia	M6.3	60 km
May 11, 1990	67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea	M6.3	89 km
Feb 13, 2000	15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia	M6.0	108 km
Apr 6, 2013	13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia	M5.8	57 km
May 19, 2008	52 km SSE of Popova, Russia	M5.7	126 km
May 10, 2011	46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia	M5.7	99 km
Oct 29, 2013	49 km W of Barabash, Russia	M5.1	91 km
Apr 18, 2009	10 km ESE of Hunchun, China	M4.9	38 km
Sep 6, 2023	34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea	M4.9	116 km
Sep 8, 2000	73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea	M4.9	95 km
Nov 2, 1993	20 km N of Zarubino, Russia	M4.9	73 km
Jan 7, 2011	32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia	M4.8	79 km
Oct 20, 1995	54 km S of Popova, Russia	M4.8	120 km
Aug 10, 2009	68 km ENE of Wangqing, China	M4.8	111 km
Jul 6, 1997	4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia	M4.7	90 km
Aug 15, 2004	44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia	M4.6	112 km
Apr 6, 2009	5 km WSW of Popova, Russia	M4.5	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (195 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Changbaishan	Stratovolcano	2,744 m (9,003 ft)	1903	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.3 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	0.6 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in
August	70°F (21°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.3 in

Ŭndŏk has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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