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Weather & Climate in Pyongyang, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pyongyang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 291 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 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,342,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0339°N, 125.7543°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 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 148 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 84 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 135 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 163 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 201 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Pyongyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 23°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (0.7").