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Weather & Climate in Anbyŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Anbyŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 339.6 sq mi (879.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0425°N, 127.5239°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 266 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 239 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 109 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 287 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 287 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 46 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Anbyŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.7").