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Yŏmju-ŭp, North Korea

P'yŏngan-bukto · North Korea

Yŏmju-ŭp is a small city in P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea with a population of 9,437. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

9,437 Population 70/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
38.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population9,437
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population9,437
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates39.8933°, 124.5981°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceP'yŏngan-bukto
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (974 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Yŏmju-ŭp

Yŏmju-ŭp is a small city in North Korea (P'yŏngan-bukto) with a population of 9,437. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Yŏmju-ŭp

Yŏmju-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.2°C / 21°F -10.8° / -1.7° 6.4
Feb -2.8°C / 27°F -7.6° / 2° 13.9
Mar 2.8°C / 37°F -2° / 7.5° 22.5
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.6° / 14.9° 56.5
May 15.8°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.8° 85.5
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 111.5
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 20.6° / 27° 254.3
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.1° 230.0
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.6° 102.0
Oct 12°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.4° 57.0
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F -1° / 8.1° 36.2
Dec -4.6°C / 24°F -8.7° / -0.4° 15.8
Yŏmju-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below North Korea avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area134.6 sq mi (348.6 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates39.8933°N, 124.5981°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Jun 27, 2019.

Nov 29, 1999 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China M4.4 148 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 146 km
Apr 25, 1993 13 km S of Zhuanghe, China M4.1 139 km
Oct 3, 1993 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China M4.0 96 km
Jan 29, 1998 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China M3.6 122 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 79 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 228 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1921 XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING Earthquake 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.5 in Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

Yŏmju-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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Museums in Yŏmju-ŭp

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
North Pyongan Province Revolutionary Museum
North Pyongan Provincial Fine Arts Studio
丹东博物馆

Libraries in Yŏmju-ŭp

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
North Pyongan Provincial Library0.0
丹东市图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Yŏmju-ŭp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ryongcheon Market
伟豪农贸早市

Train Stations in Yŏmju-ŭp

11 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cheonggang
Dasado
Dongrim
Naejung
Pihyon
Pukchung
Ryangchaek
Ryongju
Shinjeong-ri
Yomju
동천

Stadiums & Teams in Yŏmju-ŭp

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yŏmju-ŭp

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dandong Langtou International AirportDDGMedium Airport
Kwaksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Panghyon AirportSmall Airport
Panghyon Highway Strip 2Small Airport
Panghyon South Highway StripSmall Airport
Sinuiju AirportSmall Airport
Sonchon AirportSmall Airport
Uiju AirportUJUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

🇰🇵 About North Korea

Capital Pyongyang
Population 25,549,819
Area 120,540 km²
HDI 0.580
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 0.0%
Urban population 63.5%
Currency KPW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +850
TLD .kp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yŏmju-ŭp

What is the population of Yŏmju-ŭp?

Yŏmju-ŭp has a population of 9,437 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 134.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yŏmju-ŭp?

Yŏmju-ŭp has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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