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Songwŏn, North Korea
Chagang · North Korea
Songwŏn is a mid-size city in Chagang, North Korea with a population of 38,051. Elevation: 1,079 ft (329 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 38,051 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3770°, 125.8787° |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| Country | 🇰🇵 North Korea |
| State / Province | Chagang |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.4 inches (1,027 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8 inches (10 cm) |
About Songwŏn
Songwŏn is a mid-size city in North Korea (Chagang) with a population of 38,051. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet (329 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.
Climate in Songwŏn
Songwŏn has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1376 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below North Korea avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 617.9 sq mi (1,600.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3770°N, 125.8787°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Songwŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.4").
Airports Near Songwŏn
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hyangsan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kaechon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Panghyon Highway Strip 2 | - | Small Airport |
| Panghyon South Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sangwon Ni Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sinanju Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Taechon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taechon Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Songwŏn?
Songwŏn has a population of 38,051 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 617.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Songwŏn?
Songwŏn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.