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Weather & Climate in Sakchu-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sakchu-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 337.2 sq mi (873.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3894°N, 125.0467°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 134 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Sakchu-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.4").