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Weather & Climate in Hoeyang, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hoeyang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 360.4 sq mi (933.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7103°N, 127.5983°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 20, 2007 | 25 km NNE of Pyeongchang, South Korea | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 231 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 228 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 76 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 270 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 269 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 46 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Hoeyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.8").