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 Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area372.1 sq mi (963.8 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates39.1694°N, 126.8856°E
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

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").

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