Weather & Climate in Changam-ch’on, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changam-ch’on has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 725.0 sq mi (1,877.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6061°N, 128.7819°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 147 km | 645 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 86 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Changam-ch’on has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.6").