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Weather & Climate in Samjiyŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samjiyŏn-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 32.0°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,475 ft (1,364 m) |
| Area | 693.2 sq mi (1,795.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8036°N, 128.3189°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 77 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 28 km |
| Longgang Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | 350 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in |
Samjiyŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from -2°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.3").