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Yuktae-dong, North Korea

South Hamgyong · North Korea

Yuktae-dong is a mid-size city in South Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 76,427. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

76,427 Population 829/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population76,427
Density829/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population76,427
Population Density829 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates40.0247°, 128.1597°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Hamgyong
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (837 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)

About Yuktae-dong

Yuktae-dong is a mid-size city in North Korea (South Hamgyong) with a population of 76,427. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Yuktae-dong

Yuktae-dong has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1266 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.7°C / 27°F -13° / 5.9° 17.3
Feb -0.6°C / 31°F -11° / 9.5° 19.5
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -5.1° / 14.8° 46.0
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 0.6° / 19.7° 49.2
May 15.1°C / 59°F 6.2° / 25° 90.3
Jun 19.7°C / 68°F 12.1° / 27.6° 148.6
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29.3° 247.7
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 17.9° / 30.1° 323.9
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 12.8° / 26° 146.1
Oct 13.6°C / 57°F 4.1° / 22.7° 74.1
Nov 6.9°C / 44°F -5° / 17.6° 81.0
Dec -1.5°C / 29°F -13° / 8.6° 22.1
Yuktae-dong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below North Korea avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area92.2 sq mi (238.7 km²)
Population Density829/sq mi
Coordinates40.0247°N, 128.1597°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 16, 2002.

Apr 16, 2002 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea M4.6 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Kompasu Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in Warmest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Yuktae-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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Farmers Markets in Yuktae-dong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geumho Market

Train Stations in Yuktae-dong

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pungeo
Unpo

Stadiums & Teams in Yuktae-dong

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Airports Near Yuktae-dong

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hwangsuwon AirbaseMedium Airport
Riwon AirbaseMedium Airport
Sondok AirportDSOMedium Airport
Toksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Hwangsuwon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sinhung Highway StripSmall Airport
Tanchon South AirstripSmall Airport
Yonpo Air BaseSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Yuktae-dong

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇰🇵 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 Yuktae-dong

What is the population of Yuktae-dong?

Yuktae-dong has a population of 76,427 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 829 people per square mile, spread across 92.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yuktae-dong?

Yuktae-dong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

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