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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").