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Sambong, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Sambong is a small town in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 0. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

591 ft Elevation 180 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
33.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates42.6887°, 129.7946°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.3 inches (846 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.2 inches (39 cm)

About Sambong

Sambong is a small town in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sambong

Sambong has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 536 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -12.1°C / 10°F -17.9° / -6.3° 5.3
Feb -7.9°C / 18°F -14.4° / -1.4° 5.5
Mar -0.7°C / 31°F -7° / 5.6° 10.7
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 0.7° / 14.9° 26.8
May 14.3°C / 58°F 7.6° / 21° 60.1
Jun 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.7° 80.5
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 17.5° / 27° 125.5
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 17.4° / 27.1° 107.3
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 9.9° / 22.5° 63.9
Oct 8.1°C / 47°F 1.3° / 14.9° 28.5
Nov -1.7°C / 29°F -7.3° / 3.9° 16.2
Dec -10°C / 14°F -15.3° / -4.8° 5.2
Sambong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°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 33.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below North Korea avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area918.6 sq mi (2,379.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.6887°N, 129.7946°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 15.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 6, 2023.

Jun 28, 2002 50 km SW of Dongning, China M7.3 138 km
Apr 8, 1999 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China M7.1 112 km
Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 75 km
Apr 5, 2013 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia M6.3 99 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 130 km
Feb 13, 2000 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia M6.0 146 km
Apr 6, 2013 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia M5.8 97 km
May 10, 2011 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M5.7 115 km
Oct 29, 2013 49 km W of Barabash, Russia M5.1 107 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 59 km
Nov 2, 1993 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia M4.9 110 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 135 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 136 km
Jan 7, 2011 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia M4.8 107 km
Aug 10, 2009 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China M4.8 110 km
Jul 6, 1997 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia M4.7 127 km
Aug 15, 2004 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M4.6 126 km
Feb 21, 2010 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M4.5 75 km
Feb 8, 1994 71 km SSW of Dongning, China M4.4 116 km
Oct 15, 1994 50 km SSE of Zarubino, Russia M4.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 162 km
Jingbo Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) -520 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Sambong has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in December to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Sambong

8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chongsŏn
Chungbong
Hakp'o
Kanp'yŏng
Sambong
Sech'ŏn
Sinhakp'o
Sinjŏn

Ski Resorts Near Sambong

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
梦都美滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sambong

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yanji Chaoyangchuan AirportYNJMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

🇰🇵 About North Korea

Capital Pyongyang
Population 25,549,819
Area 120,540 km²
HDI 0.580
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 0.0%
Urban population 63.5%
Currency KPW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +850
TLD .kp
Driving side right

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What is the weather like in Sambong?

Sambong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.

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