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 Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area224.4 sq mi (581.2 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates38.1239°N, 126.2047°E
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

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").

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