Weather & Climate in Kowŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kowŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 591.2 sq mi (1,531.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4381°N, 127.2431°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 212 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 149 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in |
Kowŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.6").