Weather & Climate in Pongch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 224.4 sq mi (581.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1239°N, 126.2047°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 41 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 123 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 92 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 87 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 134 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 58 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Pongch’ŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (0.6").