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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").