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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. The area gets 273 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Area | 1,147.3 sq mi (2,971.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2428°N, 128.7989°W |
| 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").