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Songnim-ni, North Korea

North Hwanghae · North Korea

Songnim-ni is a large city in North Hwanghae, North Korea with a population of 152,425. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

152,425 Population 4,045/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Songnim-ni

Songnim-ni

Songrim is a city on the Taedong River in North Hwanghae Province, North Korea. It had a population of 128,831 in 2008.

People

Population152,425
Density4,045/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population152,425
Population Density4,045 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates38.7635°, 125.6410°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hwanghae
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Songnim-ni

Songnim-ni is a large city in North Korea (North Hwanghae) with a population of 152,425. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Songnim-ni

Songnim-ni has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1000 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.2°C / 23°F -9.9° / -0.5° 11.7
Feb -1.5°C / 29°F -6.3° / 3.2° 15.9
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F -0.9° / 9.6° 19.7
Apr 11.9°C / 53°F 6.1° / 17.6° 49.8
May 17.9°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.6° 72.1
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 98.2
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.9° 301.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.6° 213.2
Sep 21°C / 70°F 16° / 25.9° 117.0
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 8° / 18.9° 43.6
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.7° 40.7
Dec -2.9°C / 27°F -7.1° / 1.3° 16.3
Songnim-ni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below North Korea avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area37.7 sq mi (97.6 km²)
Population Density4,045/sq mi
Coordinates38.7635°N, 125.6410°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Jul 24, 1995 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.7 146 km
Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 20 km
Aug 11, 1995 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M4.0 133 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 121 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 121 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 11 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 87 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 103 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 155 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Songnim-ni has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Songnim-ni

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Voice of Korea music, news MP3 128 kbps
Pyongyang Radio FM news music MP3 128 kbps
조선중앙방송 full service AAC 186 kbps
평양FM105.2 105.2, 105.2 fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Songnim-ni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chongsan-ri Cooperative Farm Museum
Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall
Korea Stamp Exhibition Hall
Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum
Korean People's Army Armament and Equipment Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Korean Stamp Museum
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
Mangyongdae Revolutionary Museum
Party Founding Museum
Party Founding Museum
Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum
Phyongchon Revolutionary History Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Railway Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum
Pyongyang Textile Machinery Factory Revolutionary History Museum
Rangnang Museum
Rangnang Museum
Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology
Revolutionary Historic Museum of Kim Chaek University of Technology
Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum
Revolutionary Historical Vehicle Museum
반간첩투쟁전람관
반간첩투쟁전람관

Libraries in Songnim-ni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Electronic Library of Kim Chaek University of Technology0.0
Library of Pyongyang Medical College0.0
사리원교원대학 전자도서관0.0
학생도서관0.0
학생도서관0.0
학생도서관0.0

Farmers Markets in Songnim-ni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cheonjin Market
Cheonnae Market
Gwangmun Market
Heukgyo Market
Kangseo Market
Nampo Market
Rakrang Market
Ryonggang Market
Songnim Market
중구시장

Train Stations in Songnim-ni

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Changcholli
Songrim Chongnyon

Breweries in Songnim-ni

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Taedonggang Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Songnim-ni

TeamLeagueDivision
Sosan Football Stadium

Airports Near Songnim-ni

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Hwangju AirbaseMedium Airport
Kwail Air BaseMedium Airport
Pukchang Air BaseMedium Airport
Sunchon Air BaseMedium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip AirportMedium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Changyon Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon AirstripSmall Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Kangdong AirportSmall Airport
Mirim Aviation ClubSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni AirfieldSmall Airport
Nuchon Ni Highway StripSmall Airport
Onchon Air BaseSmall Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter BaseSmall Airport
Pyong Ni South Highway StripSmall Airport
Pyong Ni West Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sangwon Highway StripSmall Airport
Sohung Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Sohung South AirportSmall Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
T'aet'an-pihaengjang AirportSmall Airport
Toha Ri North AirportSmall Airport
Unchon Up AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

Around Songnim-ni

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Parks 1

Things to See Near Songnim-ni

4 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (4)
  • • Ch’ŏnji-bong
  • • Chŏngp'il-san
  • • Hanbong-san
  • • Puhŭng-san

🇰🇵 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 Songnim-ni

What is the population of Songnim-ni?

Songnim-ni has a population of 152,425 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 4,045 people per square mile, spread across 37.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Songnim-ni?

Songnim-ni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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