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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").