Weather & Climate in Man’gyŏngdae-ri, North Korea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Man’gyŏngdae-ri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density8,823/sq mi
Coordinates38.9918°N, 125.6587°E
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 11 km 10 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 139 km 33 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 122 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 15 km 10 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 146 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 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 81 mph 78 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 69 mph 128 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 69 mph 167 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 69 mph 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Man’gyŏngdae-ri has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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