Weather & Climate in Sangsŏng-ni, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sangsŏng-ni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 863 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 372.1 sq mi (963.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1694°N, 126.8856°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 110 km | 10 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 122 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 12.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Sangsŏng-ni has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (0.6").