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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").