Weather & Climate in Chasŏng, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chasŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 489.3 sq mi (1,267.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4608°N, 126.6414°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 97 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Chasŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 7°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.4").