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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").