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Weather & Climate in Kangdong-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangdong-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 411.0 sq mi (1,064.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1425°N, 126.0961°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 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 48 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 | 112 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 159 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 150 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 223 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Kangdong-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.6").