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Weather & Climate in Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 192.6 sq mi (498.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5656°N, 125.4272°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 114 km | 17 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 75 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 77 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 153 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (0.6").