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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").