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Sŭngam-nodongjagu, North Korea

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11,406 Population 17/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Sŭngam-nodongjagu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area667.2 sq mi (1,728.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.6697°N, 129.6689°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 6, 2023.

Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 133 km
May 11, 1990 67 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M6.3 100 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 40 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 147 km
Sep 8, 2000 73 km SE of Rajin, North Korea M4.9 100 km
Apr 16, 2002 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea M4.6 136 km
Feb 21, 2010 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M4.5 127 km
Sep 9, 2010 25 km SSE of Kraskino, Russia M4.3 133 km
Aug 16, 2021 114 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M4.3 144 km
Jul 15, 2019 54 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M4.2 112 km
Mar 25, 2007 67 km S of Zarubino, Russia M4.1 132 km
Mar 13, 1996 30 km SSW of Zarubino, Russia M4.0 130 km
Sep 23, 2017 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M3.6 67 km
Mar 2, 1999 83 km SE of Ungsang-nodongjagu, North Korea M3.6 129 km
Oct 12, 2017 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M2.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Sŭngam-nodongjagu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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