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Weather & Climate in Hoeryŏng, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hoeryŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 918.6 sq mi (2,379.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4411°N, 129.7460°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 8, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M7.1 | 139 km | 566 km |
| Feb 18, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M6.9 | 80 km | 578 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia | M6.3 | 108 km | 563 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 115 km | 579 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia | M5.8 | 106 km | 563 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M5.7 | 136 km | 545 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 49 km W of Barabash, Russia | M5.1 | 128 km | 554 km |
| Nov 2, 1993 | 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia | M4.9 | 120 km | 546 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 109 km | 645 km |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 564 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 120 km | 582 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.8 | 123 km | 553 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 573 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.7 | 138 km | 542 km |
| Aug 15, 2004 | 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M4.6 | 148 km | 539 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 78 km | 570 km |
| Oct 15, 1994 | 50 km SSE of Zarubino, Russia | M4.4 | 135 km | 500 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 71 km SSW of Dongning, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 566 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia | M4.3 | 91 km | 578 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.2 | 109 km | 567 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 147 km |
| Jingbo | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | -520 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Hoeryŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.2").