All Countries
Weather & Climate in Ryonggang-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ryonggang-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 54.6 sq mi (141.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8561°N, 125.4244°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 141 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 | 66 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 108 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 176 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 175 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Ryonggang-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and February the driest (0.7").