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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. The area gets 262 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 40.7 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) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
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°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 | 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").