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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. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").