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Weather & Climate in T’aet’an-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
T’aet’an-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.3 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 148.1 sq mi (383.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0882°N, 125.2983°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Mar 31, 2014 | 136 km SW of Ongjin, North Korea | M5.0 | 148 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2003 | 130 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 89 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 | 44 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 23 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 113 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 89 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
T’aet’an-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.6").