Rainiest Cities in North Korea

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Rainiest Cities — North Korea

1 Pyongyang 12 53.6"

2 Kaesŏng 19 48.6"

3 Hoeyang 09 47.1"

4 Paech’ŏn-ŭp 06 46.8"

5 Yŏnan-ŭp 06 46.4"

6 Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp 06 46.1"

7 Koksan-ŭp 07 46.0"

8 Haeju 06 45.9"

9 Pongch’ŏn-ŭp 06 45.1"

10 Sangsŏng-ni 15 45.0"

11 Kosan 09 44.7"

12 Kangnyŏng 06 44.1"

13 Pyŏksŏng-ŭp 06 44.0"

14 Ayang-ni 06 43.7"

15 Sinwŏn-ŭp 06 43.7"

16 T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp 09 43.0"

17 Anbyŏn-ŭp 09 42.1"

18 Kangdong-ŭp 12 42.1"

19 Wŏnsan 09 41.9"

20 P’yŏngsŏng 15 41.6"

21 Sunan 12 41.6"

22 Sŭngho 1-tong 12 41.6"

23 Chunghwa 12 41.4"

24 Ongjin 06 41.4"

25 Twimoraet’ŏ 12 41.4"

26 Pukchil-lodongjagu 11 41.3"

27 Tŏkch’ŏn 15 41.3"

28 Sunch’ŏn 15 41.2"

29 Sariwŏn-si 07 41.1"

30 Hŭkkyo-ri 07 40.9"

31 Hwangju-ŭp 07 40.9"

32 Chaeryŏng-ŭp 06 40.9"

33 Sinmak 07 40.9"

34 Songwŏn-ŭp 01 40.7"

35 Kangsŏn 15 40.5"

36 Man’gyŏngdae-ri 12 40.5"

37 Songwŏn 01 40.4"

38 Songnim-ni 07 40.3"

39 Ch’ŏsal-li 15 40.2"

40 Paek'ak 15 40.2"

41 Kaech’ŏn 15 40.1"

42 Kujang-ŭp 11 39.9"

43 Kop’ung 01 39.8"

44 Kusŏng-si 11 39.8"

45 Panghyŏn-dong 11 39.8"

46 Yŏngbyŏn 11 39.8"

47 Ryonggang-ŭp 14 39.8"

48 Yŏch’im-dong 01 39.8"

49 Anju 15 39.8"

50 Sinanju 15 39.8"

51 Sinch’ŏn-ŭp 06 39.8"

52 Chŏngju 11 39.7"

53 Anak 07 39.6"

54 Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp 06 39.6"

55 Sil-li 15 39.4"

56 Kwaksan 11 39.4"

57 Namp’o 14 39.2"

58 Kowŏn-ŭp 03 39.1"

59 Sakchu-ŭp 11 39.1"

60 Samch’ŏn 06 38.7"

61 Uiju 11 38.4"

62 Ŭllyul 06 38.4"

63 Sinŭiju 11 38.4"

64 Yŏmju-ŭp 11 38.4"

65 T’aet’an-ŭp 06 38.3"

66 Chaeryŏng-ni 15 38.0"

67 Sinsang-ni 03 37.0"

68 Manp’o 01 36.5"

69 Sindo 11 36.4"

70 Sijung 01 36.4"

71 Kanggye 01 36.3"

72 Kwail-ŭp 06 36.3"

73 Songhwa 06 36.3"

74 Changyŏn 06 36.0"

75 Chasŏng 01 34.6"

76 Sŭngjibaegam 13 34.6"

77 Yŏnggwang-ŭp 03 33.9"

78 Hamhŭng 03 33.7"

79 Hŭngnam 03 33.7"

80 Samho-rodongjagu 03 33.3"

81 Yuktae-dong 03 33.0"

82 Hongwŏn 03 32.8"

83 Sinp’o 03 32.7"

84 Chunggang 01 32.5"

85 Iwŏn-ŭp 03 31.9"

86 Changam-ch’on 03 30.6"

87 Samjiyŏn-ŭp 13 30.1"

88 Kapsan-ŭp 13 30.1"

89 Hwadae 17 29.2"

90 Myŏngch’ŏn 17 29.1"

91 Myŏnggan-dong 17 29.1"

92 Kilju 17 28.7"

93 Hau-ri 17 28.4"

94 Hwasŏng 17 28.4"

95 Rajin 18 28.3"

96 Sŏnbong 18 28.2"

97 Unggi 18 28.2"

98 Ungsang-nodongjagu 18 28.2"

99 Hyesan 13 28.2"

100 Hyesan-dong 13 28.2"

The rainiest cities in North Korea receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Pyongyang leads with 53.6 inches of precipitation annually.

High rainfall supports diverse ecosystems, extensive park systems, and reliable water supplies. These cities often feature vibrant gardens, green spaces, and agricultural communities that benefit from consistent moisture throughout the year.

While abundant rainfall supports lush environments, it can also bring challenges including flooding risks, high humidity, and more frequent overcast days. Many rainy cities have adapted with robust drainage systems, covered public spaces, and a cultural embrace of indoor activities.

Did You Know?

1. Pyongyang receives 53.6" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.5 feet of water.
2. The rainiest cities in the U.S. are primarily in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, though for very different reasons — tropical moisture vs. marine influence.
3. High rainfall areas tend to have lower wildfire risk and more reliable municipal water supplies.

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