Weather & Climate in Ongjin, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ongjin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 580.1 sq mi (1,502.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9347°N, 125.3619°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 31, 2014 | 136 km SW of Ongjin, North Korea | M5.0 | 137 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 130 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 78 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 53 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 15 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 96 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 74 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Ongjin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and February the driest (0.7").