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Weather & Climate in Chongjin, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chongjin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 103.9 sq mi (269.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7956°N, 129.7758°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 18, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M6.9 | 117 km | 578 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia | M6.3 | 145 km | 563 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 90 km | 579 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia | M5.8 | 143 km | 563 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 42 km | 645 km |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 564 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 91 km | 582 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 111 km | 570 km |
| Oct 15, 1994 | 50 km SSE of Zarubino, Russia | M4.4 | 139 km | 500 km |
| Jan 6, 2022 | 124 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.3 | 146 km | 547 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 114 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.3 | 136 km | 560 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia | M4.3 | 117 km | 578 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.2 | 99 km | 567 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 67 km S of Zarubino, Russia | M4.1 | 120 km | 555 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia | M4.0 | 115 km | 588 km |
| Apr 1, 1999 | 16 km N of Kraskino, Russia | M3.9 | 144 km | 620 km |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 83 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M3.6 | 119 km | 581 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 79 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Chongjin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.4").