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Weather & Climate in Kangsŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kangsŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.5 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 52.6 sq mi (136.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9364°N, 125.5811°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 142 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 74 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 120 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 169 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 187 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Kangsŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (0.7").