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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. The area gets 273 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").