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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. The area gets 265 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 39.1 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) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").