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Weather & Climate in Ŏrang, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ŏrang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 833.2 sq mi (2,157.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4478°N, 129.6556°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 108 km | 579 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 36 km | 645 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 107 km | 582 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 147 km | 570 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 114 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.3 | 146 km | 560 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.2 | 124 km | 567 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 67 km S of Zarubino, Russia | M4.1 | 143 km | 555 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia | M4.0 | 148 km | 588 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 83 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M3.6 | 137 km | 581 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 54 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Ŏrang has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.6").