Weather & Climate in Uiju, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uiju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 170.8 sq mi (442.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1994°N, 124.5317°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 11, 2000 | Liaoning, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 4 km E of Gongchangling, China | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 44 km WSW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 13 km S of Zhuanghe, China | M4.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 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 | 114 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 15 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Uiju has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.4").