Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea

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8,410 Population 21/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Ungsang-nodongjagu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Area	396.2 sq mi (1,026.0 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3578°N, 130.4622°W
Timezone	Asia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"

26% below US avg

Snowfall 2.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.97"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 8, 1999	57 km ENE of Wangqing, China	M7.1	139 km
Feb 18, 2010	15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia	M6.9	32 km
Apr 5, 2013	13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia	M6.3	61 km
May 11, 1990	67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea	M6.3	68 km
Feb 13, 2000	15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia	M6.0	106 km
Apr 6, 2013	13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia	M5.8	59 km
May 10, 2011	46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia	M5.7	111 km
May 19, 2008	52 km SSE of Popova, Russia	M5.7	117 km
Oct 29, 2013	49 km W of Barabash, Russia	M5.1	104 km
Sep 6, 2023	34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea	M4.9	102 km
Apr 18, 2009	10 km ESE of Hunchun, China	M4.9	54 km
Nov 2, 1993	20 km N of Zarubino, Russia	M4.9	74 km
Sep 8, 2000	73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea	M4.9	74 km
Jan 7, 2011	32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia	M4.8	86 km
Aug 10, 2009	68 km ENE of Wangqing, China	M4.8	127 km
Oct 20, 1995	54 km S of Popova, Russia	M4.8	110 km
Jul 6, 1997	4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia	M4.7	91 km
Aug 15, 2004	44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia	M4.6	123 km
Apr 6, 2009	5 km WSW of Popova, Russia	M4.5	118 km
Feb 21, 2010	22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia	M4.5	26 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.3 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in
August	69°F (20°C)	7.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	4.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
December	19°F (-8°C)	0.4 in

Ungsang-nodongjagu has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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