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Weather & Climate in Yŏngbyŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yŏngbyŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°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 39.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 241.2 sq mi (624.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8133°N, 125.8042°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 107 km | 10 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 110 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 219 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 226 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 286 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 | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Yŏngbyŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.6").