Weather & Climate in Hamhŭng, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hamhŭng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 127.4 sq mi (330.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9183°N, 127.5364°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (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 | 248 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Hamhŭng has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.5").