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Weather & Climate in Kop’ung, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kop’ung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 328.8 sq mi (851.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6039°N, 125.9467°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 184 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Longgang Group (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Kop’ung has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.4").