Weather & Climate in Kusŏng-si, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kusŏng-si experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 266.9 sq mi (691.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9797°N, 125.2529°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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 130 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 | 95 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 231 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 268 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 298 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 | - | - | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Kusŏng-si has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.6").