Weather & Climate in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 524.4 sq mi (1,358.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9539°N, 127.8917°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 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 | 268 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 262 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 112 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 254 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 46 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.9").