Weather & Climate in Kwaksan, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kwaksan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 223.0 sq mi (577.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6875°N, 125.0828°E |
| 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 106 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 | 81 mph | 59 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 199 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 254 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 266 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 | - | - | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Kwaksan has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.6").