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Weather & Climate in Musan-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Musan-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 808.6 sq mi (2,094.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2261°N, 129.2078°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 129 km | 578 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 144 km | 579 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 109 km | 645 km |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China | M4.9 | 125 km | 564 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 147 km | 582 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 126 km | 570 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia | M4.3 | 138 km | 578 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.2 | 145 km | 567 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia | M4.0 | 141 km | 588 km |
| Apr 1, 1999 | 16 km N of Kraskino, Russia | M3.9 | 146 km | 620 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 97 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Musan-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.2").