Samjiyŏn-ŭp weather in May
In May, Samjiyŏn-ŭp sees average daytime highs of 14°C and overnight lows near 3°C, with 123 mm of precipitation across 17 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 16°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of May to 14 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Samjiyŏn-ŭp's 9th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Samjiyŏn-ŭp's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 14°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 3°
- 8th coldest
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- 17 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 5:12 AM – 7:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.64 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Samjiyŏn-ŭp is city of North Korea.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 16°C by the end.
A typical May day in Samjiyŏn-ŭp reaches about 14°C in the afternoon and slips back to 3°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 8°C and 20°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 7°C warmer than April and about 4°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg low (°C) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 7 | 12 | 2 |
| 8 | 13 | 2 |
| 9 | 13 | 2 |
| 10 | 13 | 2 |
| 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 12 | 13 | 3 |
| 13 | 14 | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 14 | 3 |
| 16 | 14 | 3 |
| 17 | 14 | 4 |
| 18 | 15 | 4 |
| 19 | 15 | 4 |
| 20 | 15 | 4 |
| 21 | 15 | 4 |
| 22 | 15 | 5 |
| 23 | 15 | 5 |
| 24 | 16 | 5 |
| 25 | 16 | 5 |
| 26 | 16 | 5 |
| 27 | 16 | 5 |
| 28 | 16 | 6 |
| 29 | 16 | 6 |
| 30 | 17 | 6 |
| 31 | 17 | 6 |
How May really feels in Samjiyŏn-ŭp
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 12 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Samjiyŏn-ŭp weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -12° / -23° | 10 | 3 | 4.3 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -9° / -20° | 20 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | -2° / -13° | 40 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 7° / -4° | 69 | 12 | 9.7 | 13.1 | 0.9 |
| May | 14° / 3° | 123 | 17 | 3.3 | 14.3 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 19° / 9° | 160 | 19.3 | 0.1 | 15 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 22° / 13° | 223 | 20.7 | 0 | 14.7 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 21° / 12° | 171 | 17.1 | 0 | 13.7 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 16° / 5° | 79 | 9.3 | 0.1 | 12.3 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 9° / -3° | 48 | 8.5 | 4.8 | 10.9 | 1.8 |
| Nov | -2° / -13° | 42 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -10° / -21° | 19 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 39 | 61 |
| 14 | 39 | 61 |
| 15 | 39 | 61 |
| 16 | 40 | 60 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 39 | 61 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Samjiyŏn-ŭp gets around 123 mm of rain and snow over 17 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 55% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Snow chance (%) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 24 |
| 2 | 48 | 23 |
| 3 | 48 | 22 |
| 4 | 49 | 21 |
| 5 | 50 | 20 |
| 6 | 50 | 19 |
| 7 | 51 | 18 |
| 8 | 52 | 17 |
| 9 | 52 | 17 |
| 10 | 53 | 16 |
| 11 | 53 | 15 |
| 12 | 54 | 14 |
| 13 | 54 | 13 |
| 14 | 55 | 11 |
| 15 | 56 | 10 |
| 16 | 56 | 10 |
| 17 | 57 | 9 |
| 18 | 58 | 8 |
| 19 | 58 | 7 |
| 20 | 58 | 7 |
| 21 | 58 | 6 |
| 22 | 58 | 5 |
| 23 | 58 | 5 |
| 24 | 58 | 4 |
| 25 | 58 | 4 |
| 26 | 58 | 3 |
| 27 | 57 | 3 |
| 28 | 57 | 3 |
| 29 | 57 | 3 |
| 30 | 57 | 2 |
| 31 | 57 | 2 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of May to 14 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 60 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:30 AM to 5:01 AM, and sunset from 7:17 PM to 7:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:17 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:30 | 7:17 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 5:29 | 7:19 |
| 3 | 13.9 | 5:28 | 7:20 |
| 4 | 13.9 | 5:26 | 7:21 |
| 5 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:22 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:24 | 7:23 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:23 | 7:24 |
| 8 | 14.1 | 5:21 | 7:25 |
| 9 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:26 |
| 10 | 14.1 | 5:19 | 7:27 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 5:18 | 7:28 |
| 12 | 14.2 | 5:17 | 7:29 |
| 13 | 14.2 | 5:16 | 7:30 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 5:14 | 7:31 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 5:13 | 7:33 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 5:12 | 7:34 |
| 17 | 14.4 | 5:11 | 7:35 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 5:10 | 7:36 |
| 19 | 14.5 | 5:10 | 7:37 |
| 20 | 14.5 | 5:09 | 7:38 |
| 21 | 14.5 | 5:08 | 7:39 |
| 22 | 14.5 | 5:07 | 7:40 |
| 23 | 14.6 | 5:06 | 7:40 |
| 24 | 14.6 | 5:05 | 7:41 |
| 25 | 14.6 | 5:05 | 7:42 |
| 26 | 14.7 | 5:04 | 7:43 |
| 27 | 14.7 | 5:03 | 7:44 |
| 28 | 14.7 | 5:02 | 7:45 |
| 29 | 14.7 | 5:02 | 7:46 |
| 30 | 14.8 | 5:01 | 7:47 |
| 31 | 14.8 | 5:01 | 7:48 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.64 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.2 kWh/m² to a high of 5.64 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 5.64 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Samjiyŏn-ŭp
In May, Samjiyŏn-ŭp sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Samjiyŏn-ŭp's rainy season runs May–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Samjiyŏn-ŭp?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Samjiyŏn-ŭp.
What to pack for Samjiyŏn-ŭp in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Samjiyŏn-ŭp sees daytime highs around 14°C and nights near 3°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Samjiyŏn-ŭp in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Samjiyŏn-ŭp peaks around August 18 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Samjiyŏn-ŭp in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Samjiyŏn-ŭp is worst in March — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.6× the cleanest month (August, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 20 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 18 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 23 | Moderate |
| Mar | 32 | Moderate |
| Apr | 31 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 18 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Samjiyŏn-ŭp?
Samjiyŏn-ŭp sits at 41.8°N, 128.3°E, 1,364 m above sea level, in North Korea. The nearest listed city is Hyesan, 46 km away.
Topography around Samjiyŏn-ŭp
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Samjiyŏn-ŭp.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Samjiyŏn-ŭp has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 341 m around an average of 1,402 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,431 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,228 m.
The land around Samjiyŏn-ŭp is covered by trees (75%) within 3 km, trees (87%) within 16 km, and trees (87%) within 80 km.
North Korea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Safe drinking water
- 67%
- of population, 2023
- Road deaths
- 24.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Samjiyŏn-ŭp (41.8036°, 128.3189°, elevation 1,364 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).