Weather & Climate in Yŏnggwang-ŭp, North Korea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yŏnggwang-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area348.9 sq mi (903.6 km²)
Population Density2,203/sq mi
Coordinates40.0183°N, 127.4547°E
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 16, 2002 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea M4.6 128 km 10 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 146 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 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 245 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 58 mph 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Yŏnggwang-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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