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Weather & Climate in Kangnyŏng, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangnyŏng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 875.6 sq mi (2,267.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9075°N, 125.5100°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 31, 2014 | 136 km SW of Ongjin, North Korea | M5.0 | 142 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 65 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 | 66 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 27 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 85 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 77 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Kangnyŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.6").