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Weather & Climate in Hwasŏng, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hwasŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 537.7 sq mi (1,392.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2556°N, 129.4928°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 130 km | 579 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 55 km | 645 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 128 km | 582 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.2 | 147 km | 567 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 41 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in |
Hwasŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.6").