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Weather & Climate in Kyŏngsŏng, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyŏngsŏng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 667.2 sq mi (1,728.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5878°N, 129.6061°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 18, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M6.9 | 143 km | 578 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 107 km | 579 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 41 km | 645 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 107 km | 582 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 137 km | 570 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia | M4.3 | 143 km | 578 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 114 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.3 | 149 km | 560 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.2 | 120 km | 567 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 67 km S of Zarubino, Russia | M4.1 | 140 km | 555 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia | M4.0 | 140 km | 588 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 83 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M3.6 | 136 km | 581 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 55 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Kyŏngsŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.5").