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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. The area gets 262 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 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 Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,823/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9918°N, 125.6587°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
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").