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Samch’ŏn, North Korea
Full City Profile
86,042
Population
655/sq mi density
151 ft
Elevation
46 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Samch’ŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 131.3 sq mi (340.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3594°N, 125.3259°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Samch’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").