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Weather & Climate in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pyŏksŏng-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 168.4 sq mi (436.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0475°N, 125.5567°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 67 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 67 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 35 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 96 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 92 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in |
Pyŏksŏng-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (0.6").