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Weather & Climate in Samch’ŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samch’ŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 131.3 sq mi (340.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3594°N, 125.3259°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 103 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 54 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 52 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 136 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 120 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Samch’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").