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Weather & Climate in Koksan-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Koksan-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 193.0 sq mi (499.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7819°N, 126.6664°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 120 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 168 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 161 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 89 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 214 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 46 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Koksan-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (0.6").