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Weather & Climate in Samho-rodongjagu, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samho-rodongjagu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 172.1 sq mi (445.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9475°N, 127.8711°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 108 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 | 276 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 214 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Samho-rodongjagu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.6").