Weather & Climate in P’yŏngsŏng, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
P’yŏngsŏng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 129.1 sq mi (334.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2464°N, 125.8719°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 47 km | 10 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 93 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 161 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 172 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 227 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
P’yŏngsŏng has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and February the driest (0.7").