Weather & Climate in Pukchil-lodongjagu, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pukchil-lodongjagu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 353.8 sq mi (916.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2019°N, 125.7483°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 138 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 260 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Pukchil-lodongjagu has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.4").