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Weather & Climate in Kilju, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kilju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 524.5 sq mi (1,358.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9642°N, 129.3278°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 86 km | 645 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 50 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Kilju has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.8").