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Weather & Climate in Puryŏng-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puryŏng-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 333.2 sq mi (862.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0622°N, 129.7046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 18, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M6.9 | 101 km | 578 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia | M6.3 | 130 km | 563 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 99 km | 579 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia | M5.8 | 128 km | 563 km |
| Nov 2, 1993 | 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia | M4.9 | 144 km | 546 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 71 km | 645 km |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 564 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 102 km | 582 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 96 km | 570 km |
| Oct 15, 1994 | 50 km SSE of Zarubino, Russia | M4.4 | 137 km | 500 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 114 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.3 | 149 km | 560 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia | M4.3 | 105 km | 578 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M4.2 | 102 km | 567 km |
| Jul 14, 2020 | 22 km ESE of Zarubino, Russia | M4.1 | 143 km | 563 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 67 km S of Zarubino, Russia | M4.1 | 123 km | 555 km |
| Jul 29, 2017 | 14 km NE of Zarubino, Russia | M4.0 | 144 km | 549 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia | M4.0 | 106 km | 588 km |
| Apr 1, 1999 | 16 km N of Kraskino, Russia | M3.9 | 124 km | 620 km |
| Jul 15, 2001 | 17 km N of Zarubino, Russia | M3.8 | 141 km | 563 km |
| Mar 2, 1999 | 83 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea | M3.6 | 126 km | 581 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Puryŏng-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.2").