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Weather & Climate in Yŏnsa-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yŏnsa-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,320 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Area | 595.9 sq mi (1,543.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9081°N, 129.0111°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 100 km | 645 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 61 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in |
Yŏnsa-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 6°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.3").