Weather & Climate in Songwŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songwŏn-ŭp has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 617.9 sq mi (1,600.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3728°N, 126.3083°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 | 183 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Songwŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.4").