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Weather & Climate in Sŭngho 1-tong, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sŭngho 1-tong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 64.3 sq mi (166.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 619/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9914°N, 125.9778°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 139 km | 17 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 | 104 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 139 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 145 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Sŭngho 1-tong has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and February the driest (0.6").