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Weather & Climate in Hŭngju-dong, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hŭngju-dong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 278 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 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 101.8 sq mi (263.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9963°N, 126.5476°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (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 | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 148 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Hŭngju-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.4").