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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").