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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").