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Yŏnsa-ŭp, North Korea
North Hamgyong · North Korea
Yŏnsa-ŭp is a mid-size city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 37,876. Elevation: 2,320 ft (707 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 37,876 |
| Population Density | 64 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9081°, 129.0111° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | North Hamgyong |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.7 inches (704 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
About Yŏnsa-ŭp
Yŏnsa-ŭp is a mid-size city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 37,876. The city sits at an elevation of 2,320 feet (707 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Yŏnsa-ŭp
Yŏnsa-ŭp has an average annual temperature of 2.4°C (36°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 861 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Area | 595.9 sq mi (1,543.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9081°N, 129.0111°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in |
Yŏnsa-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.3").
Train Stations in Yŏnsa-ŭp
10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Yŏnsa-ŭp
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Orang (Chongjin) Airport | RGO | Medium Airport |
| Kuktong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paegam Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Samjiyŏn Airport | YJS | Small Airport |
| Sungam ni Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Yŏnsa-ŭp?
Yŏnsa-ŭp has a population of 37,876 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 595.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Yŏnsa-ŭp?
Yŏnsa-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.