Weather & Climate in Hwangju-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hwangju-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 206.6 sq mi (535.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6703°N, 125.7761°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 109 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 99 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 139 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Hwangju-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and February the driest (0.6").