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Weather & Climate in Kwail-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kwail-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 313.1 sq mi (811.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4461°N, 125.0186°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 130 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 130 km | 17 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 43 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 63 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 159 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 128 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Kwail-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (0.6").