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Weather & Climate in Kaech’ŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaech’ŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 284.9 sq mi (738.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7006°N, 125.8933°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 109 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 209 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 211 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 197 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Kaech’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.6").