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Weather & Climate in Yŏmju-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yŏmju-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 134.6 sq mi (348.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8933°N, 124.5981°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 13 km S of Zhuanghe, China | M4.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 79 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 228 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 292 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 | — | — | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Yŏmju-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (0.5").