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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").