Weather & Climate in Sŭngjibaegam, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sŭngjibaegam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet.
Temperature
0°F Jan (-18°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 30.7°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2428°N, 128.7989°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 6, 2023 | 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea | M4.9 | 110 km | 645 km |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M3.6 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea | M2.9 | 23 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Changbaishan | Stratovolcano | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) | 1903 | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in |
Sŭngjibaegam has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 0°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.5").