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Sŏngnae-ri, North Korea

North Hamgyong · North Korea

Sŏngnae-ri is a small city in North Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 12,650. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

12,650 Population 27/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Sŏngnae-ri

Sŏngnae-ri

Kyŏngwŏn är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Hambuk, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 600 km nordost om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Kyŏngwŏn ligger 83 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 12 650.

People

Population12,650
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population12,650
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates42.8124°, 130.1540°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hamgyong
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (633 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Sŏngnae-ri

Sŏngnae-ri is a small city in North Korea (North Hamgyong) with a population of 12,650. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sŏngnae-ri

Sŏngnae-ri has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (22°C), the coldest is Jan (-12.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -12.9°C / 9°F -24.9° / 1° 6.6
Feb -9°C / 16°F -22° / 7.7° 8.2
Mar -0.6°C / 31°F -13.5° / 15.7° 27.0
Apr 6.5°C / 44°F -5.7° / 23.8° 23.2
May 13.4°C / 56°F 0.6° / 30.5° 66.4
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 6.9° / 31.5° 144.9
Jul 22°C / 72°F 12.7° / 33.4° 140.4
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 11.4° / 33.4° 217.6
Sep 15.9°C / 61°F 3.9° / 26.7° 79.7
Oct 7.1°C / 45°F -5.6° / 21.8° 33.5
Nov -2.7°C / 27°F -18° / 13.4° 55.5
Dec -12.2°C / 10°F -23.4° / 1.2° 5.2
Sŏngnae-ri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below North Korea avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area460.6 sq mi (1,192.9 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates42.8124°N, 130.1540°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

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 M7.3 112 km
Apr 8, 1999 57 km ENE of Wangqing, China M7.1 90 km
Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 51 km
Apr 5, 2013 13 km NNW of Zarubino, Russia M6.3 70 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 125 km
Feb 13, 2000 15 km E of Slavyanka, Russia M6.0 116 km
Apr 6, 2013 13 km NW of Zarubino, Russia M5.8 68 km
May 19, 2008 52 km SSE of Popova, Russia M5.7 145 km
May 10, 2011 46 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M5.7 83 km
Oct 29, 2013 49 km W of Barabash, Russia M5.1 76 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 27 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 147 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 131 km
Nov 2, 1993 20 km N of Zarubino, Russia M4.9 80 km
Jan 7, 2011 32 km WNW of Slavyanka, Russia M4.8 75 km
Oct 20, 1995 54 km S of Popova, Russia M4.8 140 km
Aug 10, 2009 68 km ENE of Wangqing, China M4.8 83 km
Jul 6, 1997 4 km W of Slavyanka, Russia M4.7 96 km
Aug 15, 2004 44 km WNW of Barabash, Russia M4.6 95 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km WSW of Popova, Russia M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jingbo Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) -520 177 km
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.3 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in

Sŏngnae-ri has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Sŏngnae-ri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wangjaesan Revolutionary Museum
珲春市科学技术馆
珲春市红色文化民俗博物馆

Libraries in Sŏngnae-ri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
珲春市图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Sŏngnae-ri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gyeongwon Market

Train Stations in Sŏngnae-ri

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamyeon
Hunyoung
Kyŏngwŏn
Nongp'o

Breweries in Sŏngnae-ri

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
пространство брожения

Stadiums & Teams in Sŏngnae-ri

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sŏngnae-ri

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 Sŏngnae-ri

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Sŏngnae-ri

What is the population of Sŏngnae-ri?

Sŏngnae-ri has a population of 12,650 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 460.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sŏngnae-ri?

Sŏngnae-ri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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