Weather & Climate in Kujang-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kujang-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 270.2 sq mi (699.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8672°N, 126.0303°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 129 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 230 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 221 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 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 | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Kujang-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.5").