Satan, North Korea

Full City Profile

5,961 Population 13/sq mi density

479 ft Elevation 146 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Satan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.0°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	479 ft (146 m)
Area	470.6 sq mi (1,218.9 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4821°N, 130.1430°W
Timezone	Asia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 2.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jun 28, 2002	50 km SW of Dongning, China	M7.3	147 km
Apr 8, 1999	57 km ENE of Wangqing, China	M7.1	126 km
Feb 18, 2010	15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia	M6.9	47 km
Apr 5, 2013	13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia	M6.3	76 km
May 11, 1990	67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea	M6.3	94 km
Feb 13, 2000	15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia	M6.0	124 km
Apr 6, 2013	13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia	M5.8	73 km
May 19, 2008	52 km SSE of Popova, Russia	M5.7	142 km
May 10, 2011	46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia	M5.7	111 km
Oct 29, 2013	49 km W of Barabash, Russia	M5.1	103 km
Apr 18, 2009	10 km ESE of Hunchun, China	M4.9	49 km
Sep 6, 2023	34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea	M4.9	110 km
Sep 8, 2000	73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea	M4.9	100 km
Nov 2, 1993	20 km N of Zarubino, Russia	M4.9	89 km
Jan 7, 2011	32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia	M4.8	93 km
Oct 20, 1995	54 km S of Popova, Russia	M4.8	136 km
Aug 10, 2009	68 km ENE of Wangqing, China	M4.8	118 km
Jul 6, 1997	4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia	M4.7	106 km
Aug 15, 2004	44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia	M4.6	124 km
Apr 6, 2009	5 km WSW of Popova, Russia	M4.5	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (179 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Changbaishan	Stratovolcano	2,744 m (9,003 ft)	1903	179 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	17°F (-8°C)	0.3 in
March	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
April	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
July	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in
August	68°F (20°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	3.8 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.3 in

Satan has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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