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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. The area gets 261 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").