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Sinmak, North Korea

North Hwanghae · North Korea

Sinmak is a small city in North Hwanghae, North Korea with a population of 18,669. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,669 Population 68/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population18,669
Density68/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population18,669
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates38.4167°, 126.2333°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceNorth Hwanghae
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,038 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.8 inches (5 cm)

About Sinmak

Sinmak is a small city in North Korea (North Hwanghae) with a population of 18,669. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sinmak

Sinmak has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1360 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.7°C / 22°F -18.5° / 6.5° 18.3
Feb -2.2°C / 28°F -14.8° / 10.8° 16.9
Mar 3.7°C / 39°F -6.6° / 18.3° 42.5
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F -2.9° / 23.8° 43.6
May 15.8°C / 60°F 3.3° / 28.3° 101.9
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 10° / 33° 167.5
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 16.9° / 33.3° 306.3
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 16.2° / 31.6° 336.7
Sep 19.7°C / 67°F 9.6° / 29° 159.5
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F -0.2° / 23.4° 66.3
Nov 4.2°C / 39°F -8.8° / 19° 76.2
Dec -4.6°C / 24°F -18.5° / 8° 23.9
Sinmak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below North Korea avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.0 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates38.4167°N, 126.2333°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above North Korea avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on Jan 8, 2023.

Nov 11, 1992 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea M4.3 71 km
Mar 17, 2002 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea M3.9 149 km
May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 79 km
Jun 27, 2019 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea M3.6 69 km
Jan 8, 2023 South Korea M3.6 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 2 130 km
2020 Haishen Category 1 297 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 107 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 92 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 159 km
1995 Faye Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 11.6 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 9.4 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Sinmak has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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Train Stations in Sinmak

9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chimgyo
Gitan
Hungsu
Mulgae
Mungmu
Pyeongsan
Seohung
Seokhyeon
Taebaeksanseong

Airports Near Sinmak

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Haeju Airfield-Medium Airport
Hwangju Airbase-Medium Airport
Koksan 2 Highway Strip-Medium Airport
Koksan Air Base-Medium Airport
Uthachi Highway Strip Airport-Medium Airport
Ayang Ni Highway Strip-Small Airport
Chik-Tong Airstrip-Small Airport
G-218 Airport-Small Airport
Ichon Airport-Small Airport
Ichon Northeast Airport-Small Airport
Ihyon Airstrip-Small Airport
Ihyon Ni Highway Strip Airfield-Small Airport
Kangdong Airport-Small Airport
Koksan Highway Airport-Small Airport
Mirim Aviation Club-Small Airport
Nogok-ri Airfield (G-130)-Small Airport
Nuchon Ni Airfield-Small Airport
Nuchon Ni Highway Strip-Small Airport
Paju (G-110) Airport-Small Airport
Pyongsul Li Airstrip-Small Airport
Sangwon 2 Highway Strip Airfield-Small Airport
Sangwon Highway Strip-Small Airport
Sohung Highway Strip Airfield-Small Airport
Sohung South Airport-Small Airport
Taebukpo Ri Airport-Small Airport
Toha Ri North Airport-Small Airport
Wong Yo Ri Highway Strip-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 Sinmak

What is the population of Sinmak?

Sinmak has a population of 18,669 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinmak?

Sinmak has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 1.8 inches of snow.

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