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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").