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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. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").