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Weather & Climate in Kanggye, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kanggye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 101.8 sq mi (263.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9695°N, 126.5852°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (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 | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 152 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Kanggye has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.4").