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Weather & Climate in Hŭngnam, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hŭngnam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8420°N, 127.6321°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 132 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 | 253 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Hŭngnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.5").