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Sil-li, North Korea

South Pyongan · North Korea

Sil-li is a small city in South Pyongan, North Korea with a population of 19,463. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,463 Population 2,409/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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About Sil-li

Sil-li

Sil-li är en ort i Nordkorea. Den ligger i provinsen Södra P'yŏngan, i den västra delen av landet, 60 km norr om huvudstaden Pyongyang. Sil-li ligger 9 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 19 463.

People

Population19,463
Density2,409/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population19,463
Population Density2,409 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates39.4947°, 125.4736°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Pyongan
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation39.4 inches (1,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Sil-li

Sil-li is a small city in North Korea (South Pyongan) with a population of 19,463. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sil-li

Sil-li has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1428 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.9°C / 21°F -17.7° / 4.8° 12.2
Feb -2.4°C / 28°F -14.8° / 8.4° 14.1
Mar 3.5°C / 38°F -6° / 16.1° 46.4
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F -1.1° / 21.7° 47.0
May 15.7°C / 60°F 5.2° / 26.9° 117.1
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 11.7° / 30.1° 190.4
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 18° / 32.2° 275.6
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 17.2° / 31° 371.8
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 10.7° / 28.2° 149.6
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 1.2° / 23.3° 76.8
Nov 4.3°C / 40°F -8.3° / 18.3° 99.5
Dec -4.9°C / 23°F -17.9° / 6.7° 27.2
Sil-li experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below North Korea avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density2,409/sq mi
Coordinates39.4947°N, 125.4736°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on Jun 27, 2019.

Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 68 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 67 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 179 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 216 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1921 XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING Earthquake - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.5 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in

Sil-li has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Sil-li

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Voice of Korea music, news MP3 128 kbps
Pyongyang Radio FM news music MP3 128 kbps
조선중앙방송 full service AAC 186 kbps
평양FM105.2 105.2, 105.2 fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sil-li

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Madusan Revolutionary Battle Site Relief Document Preservation and Education Room

Farmers Markets in Sil-li

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Unjeon Market

Train Stations in Sil-li

13 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cheongnam
Unam
룡림역(폐지)
립석탄광
삼천포
서시
성법
원흥역(폐지)
창동역(폐지)
칠리역(폐지)
태향
평남서호
화풍

Stadiums & Teams in Sil-li

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Airports Near Sil-li

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pyongyang Sunan International AirportFNJLarge Airport
Kwaksan Air Base-Medium Airport
Pukchang Air Base-Medium Airport
Sunchon Air Base-Medium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip Airport-Medium Airport
Hyangsan Airport-Small Airport
Kaechon Airport-Small Airport
Kangdong Airport-Small Airport
Mirim Aviation Club-Small Airport
Onchon Air Base-Small Airport
Onchon Underground Fighter Base-Small Airport
Panghyon Airport-Small Airport
Panghyon Highway Strip 2-Small Airport
Panghyon South Highway Strip-Small Airport
Pyong Ni South Highway Strip-Small Airport
Pyong Ni West Highway Strip Airstrip-Small Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip Airfield-Small Airport
Sangwon Highway Strip-Small Airport
Sangwon Ni Highway Strip-Small Airport
Sinanju Highway Strip-Small Airport
Sonchon Airport-Small Airport
Sunan-Up North Highway Strip Airfield-Small Airport
Taechon Airport-Small Airport
Taechon Northwest Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang

🇰🇵 About North Korea

Capital Pyongyang
Population 25,549,819
Area 120,540 km²
HDI 0.580
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 0.0%
Urban population 63.5%
Currency KPW (Won)
Languages Korean
Calling code +850
TLD .kp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sil-li

What is the population of Sil-li?

Sil-li has a population of 19,463 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 2,409 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sil-li?

Sil-li has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.4 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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