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Weather & Climate in Unggi, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Unggi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 396.2 sq mi (1,026.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3417°N, 130.4108°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 8, 1999 | 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M7.1 | 141 km | 566 km |
| Feb 18, 2010 | 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M6.9 | 36 km | 578 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia | M6.3 | 65 km | 563 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M6.3 | 69 km | 579 km |
| Feb 13, 2000 | 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia | M6.0 | 111 km | 514 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia | M5.8 | 63 km | 563 km |
| May 10, 2011 | 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M5.7 | 114 km | 545 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Popova, Russia | M5.7 | 121 km | 513 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 49 km W of Barabash, Russia | M5.1 | 107 km | 554 km |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 99 km | 645 km |
| Apr 18, 2009 | 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China | M4.9 | 56 km | 564 km |
| Nov 2, 1993 | 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia | M4.9 | 79 km | 546 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea | M4.9 | 75 km | 582 km |
| Jan 7, 2011 | 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.8 | 90 km | 553 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China | M4.8 | 129 km | 573 km |
| Oct 20, 1995 | 54 km S of Popova, Russia | M4.8 | 115 km | 514 km |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia | M4.7 | 95 km | 542 km |
| Aug 15, 2004 | 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia | M4.6 | 127 km | 539 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km WSW of Popova, Russia | M4.5 | 122 km | 522 km |
| Feb 21, 2010 | 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia | M4.5 | 30 km | 570 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Unggi has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.2").