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Weather & Climate in Hongwŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongwŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 461.1 sq mi (1,194.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0253°N, 127.9558°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (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 | 97 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 | 286 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Hongwŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.6").