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Sŏnbong, North Korea
Rason · North Korea
Sŏnbong is a small city in Rason, North Korea with a population of 27,331. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sŏnbong
Rason is a North Korean special city and ice-free port in the Sea of Japan in the North Pacific Ocean on the northeast tip of North Korea. It is in the Kwanbuk region and location of the Rason Special Economic Zone.
People
Climate
| Population | 27,331 |
| Population Density | 69 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3512°, 130.3831° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Rason |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.2 inches (716 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.6 inches (7 cm) |
About Sŏnbong
Sŏnbong is a small city in North Korea (Rason) with a population of 27,331. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Sŏnbong
Sŏnbong has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 899 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 396.2 sq mi (1,026.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3512°N, 130.3831°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Sŏnbong has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 14°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.2").
Museums in Sŏnbong
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Gallery |
Farmers Markets in Sŏnbong
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changpyeong Market | |||||
| Rajin Market |
Train Stations in Sŏnbong
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sŏnbong
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sŏnbong
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sŏnbong
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sungam ni Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Sŏnbong?
Sŏnbong has a population of 27,331 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 396.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sŏnbong?
Sŏnbong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.