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Weather & Climate in Chaeryŏng-ni, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaeryŏng-ni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 112.4 sq mi (291.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7358°N, 125.2308°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 139 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 64 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 93 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 177 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 160 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Chaeryŏng-ni has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.6").