March weather forecast
Sonbong, North Korea

In Sonbong, the arrival of March signals a shift towards more temperate conditions. There is a discernible change from the freezing lows of winter towards more tolerable climate conditions. It is an incremental improvement, but to the residents, it represents the beginnings of spring. This is also reflected in the ocean temperatures, as March is the last month when the sea remains cold before it starts to warm up. Perhaps surprisingly, March sees a significant increase in rain with a total of 20mm (0.79"), more than the combined total of the first two months of the year.

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from a freezing cold -2°C (28.4°F) to an icy 4°C (39.2°F). During March, the nighttime temperature in Sonbong averages of -3°C (26.6°F).

Rainfall

Throughout March, in Sonbong, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Sonbong aggregates up to 763mm (30.04") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 1.8°C (35.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is an immediate threat to life. Total loss of control over breathing happens instantly, complicating clear thought processes. The necessity of a specialized swimsuit to restrict thermal loss is paramount.

Daylight

In Sonbong, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of March in Sonbong, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:42 KST.