Weather & Climate in Sunch’ŏn, North Korea

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sunch’ŏn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area167.4 sq mi (433.6 km²)
Population Density2,610/sq mi
Coordinates39.4317°N, 125.9328°E
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 59 km 10 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 122 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 68 km 10 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 101 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 69 mph 182 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 58 mph 184 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 69 mph 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in

Sunch’ŏn has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and February the driest (0.7").

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