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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. The area gets 274 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 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 Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 348.9 sq mi (903.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0183°N, 127.4547°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
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").