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Weather & Climate in Songnim-ni, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songnim-ni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 37.7 sq mi (97.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7635°N, 125.6410°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 123 km | 17 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 | 87 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 103 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 155 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 170 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Songnim-ni has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.6").