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Weather & Climate in Myŏnggan-dong, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Myŏnggan-dong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 537.7 sq mi (1,392.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1372°N, 129.4947°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 137 km | 579 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 63 km | 645 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 134 km | 582 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 46 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Myŏnggan-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (0.7").