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Weather & Climate in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 387.4 sq mi (1,003.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9703°N, 125.9375°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 35 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 101 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 65 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 76 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 105 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 58 mph | 277 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.6").