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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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").