Weather & Climate in Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tŏkch’ŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 276.2 sq mi (715.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 859/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7526°N, 126.2580°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 112 km | 10 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 | 63 mph | 139 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 226 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 201 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Tŏkch’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.6").