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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. The area gets 281 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").