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Weather & Climate in P’ungin, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
P’ungin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 287 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 339.6 sq mi (879.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9307°N, 130.0499°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Jun 28, 2002 | 50 km SW of Dongning, China | M7.3 | 104 km | 566 km |
| Apr 8, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M7.1 | 79 km | 566 km |
| Feb 18, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M6.9 | 66 km | 578 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 140 km | 579 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia | M6.3 | 81 km | 563 km |
| Feb 13, 2000 | 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia | M6.0 | 124 km | 514 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia | M5.8 | 79 km | 563 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M5.7 | 83 km | 545 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 49 km W of Barabash, Russia | M5.1 | 76 km | 554 km |
| Nov 2, 1993 | 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia | M4.9 | 89 km | 546 km |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China | M4.9 | 37 km | 564 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 146 km | 582 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 573 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.8 | 81 km | 553 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.7 | 104 km | 542 km |
| Aug 15, 2004 | 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M4.6 | 94 km | 539 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km WSW of Popova, Russia | M4.5 | 132 km | 522 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 69 km | 570 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 71 km SSW of Dongning, China | M4.4 | 82 km | 566 km |
| Oct 15, 1994 | 50 km SSE of Zarubino, Russia | M4.4 | 133 km | 500 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Jingbo | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | -520 | 161 km |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in |
P’ungin has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.1").