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Sŏngnae-ri, North Korea

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12,650 Population 27/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US 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 US 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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