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Weather & Climate in Songwŏn, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songwŏn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°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 40.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 617.9 sq mi (1,600.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3770°N, 125.8787°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 160 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Songwŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.4").