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Weather & Climate in Yuktae-dong, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuktae-dong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 92.2 sq mi (238.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 829/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0247°N, 128.1597°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (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 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Yuktae-dong has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.7").