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Hŭngnam

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Hŭngnam month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hŭngnam are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and August the wettest (about 252 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January1.3-6.4187.8
February3.1-5.2238.6
March9.2-0.2379.2
April15.25.64410.2
May20.211.5889.8
June23.716.810610.2
July26.721.51949.2
August27.021.72528.5
September22.916.61268.7
October16.99.3837.7
November10.11.8517.4
December2.6-5.3247.8

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1950

    The port at Hŭngnam was the site of the Hŭngnam evacuation, a major evacuation of both United Nations military and North Korean civilians during the Korean War in late December 1950.

  2. Documented history · 2005

    In late 2005, Hŭngnam was demoted from Hŭngnam-si (Hŭngnam City) to Hŭngnam-kuyok (Hŭngnam District) within Hamhung-si.

  3. Hŭngnam evacuation (1950)

    Major evacuation of UN troops and North Korean civilians from the port of Hŭngnam in late December 1950.

  4. Administrative demotion (2005)

    Hŭngnam was demoted from a city (Hŭngnam‑si) to a district (Hŭngnam‑kuyok) within Hamhung.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Hŭngnam has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Konrad Püschel

    Head of city planning for the Hŭngnam project from 1955‑1956.

  • Alexander Haig

    Participated in the evacuation of Hŭngnam during the Korean War.

Local business and employers

  • February 8 Vinalon Factory Complex

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hŭngnam.

  • Hungnam Fertilizer Complex

    Large fertilizer plant in Hŭngnam that has been alleged to have dual‑use capabilities.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Hŭngnam at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Hungnam Station

    Railway station on the Pyongra Line serving the Hŭngnam district.

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01 · Overview

Hŭngnam, in brief

Hŭngnam is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Hŭngnam took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Hŭngnam

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Hŭngnam

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Hŭngnam

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Hŭngnam

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Hŭngnam

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08 · Questions

Questions about Hŭngnam

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hŭngnam

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hŭngnam located and what are its coordinates?

Hŭngnam is situated in North Korea at geographic coordinates 39.8420, 127.6321 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hŭngnam?

Hŭngnam has a recorded population of approximately 346,082 and observes the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (KPW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hŭngnam?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hŭngnam include ko-KP, and the circulating currency is KPW.

04 · Q&A

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