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Sinsang-ni, North Korea

South Hamgyong · North Korea

Sinsang-ni is a small city in South Hamgyong, North Korea with a population of 14,960. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,960 Population 34/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Pyongyang Timezone

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People

Population14,960
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population14,960
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates39.6499°, 127.4073°
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang
Country🇰🇵 North Korea
State / ProvinceSouth Hamgyong
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Sinsang-ni

Sinsang-ni is a small city in North Korea (South Hamgyong) with a population of 14,960. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Pyongyang.

Climate in Sinsang-ni

Sinsang-ni has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1424 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.7°C / 27°F -12.8° / 5.7° 19.5
Feb -0.3°C / 31°F -9.8° / 9° 23.3
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -4.4° / 14.9° 51.3
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 1.4° / 20.7° 54.9
May 15.6°C / 60°F 7.1° / 25.5° 101.4
Jun 20.5°C / 69°F 13.4° / 29.5° 153.6
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 18.5° / 30.4° 274.8
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 19.2° / 30.6° 358.6
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.8° 205.2
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 5.7° / 23.4° 86.1
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F -4.1° / 18° 72.8
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -12° / 8.5° 22.9
Sinsang-ni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below North Korea avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area434.4 sq mi (1,125.0 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates39.6499°N, 127.4073°W
TimezoneAsia/Pyongyang

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below North Korea avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 11, 2020.

May 11, 2020 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea M3.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Bavi Category 1 230 km
2019 Lingling Category 1 273 km
2010 Kompasu Category 1 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ch'uga-ryong Shield 452 m (1,483 ft) Unknown 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in

Sinsang-ni has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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Train Stations in Sinsang-ni

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jeongpyeong
Munbong
Pompo
Pupyong
Sinsang
Wangjang

Stadiums & Teams in Sinsang-ni

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Airports Near Sinsang-ni

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Changjin Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Sondok AirportDSOMedium Airport
Toksan Air BaseMedium Airport
Wonsan Kalma AirportWOSMedium Airport
Kang Da Ri AirportSmall Airport
Kang Da Ri Highway StripSmall Airport
Maengsan AirportSmall Airport
Okpyong ni Highway Strip AirstripSmall Airport
Sinhung Highway StripSmall Airport
Yo-do AirstripSmall Airport
Yong Hung Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Yong Hung Highway Reserve Strip AirfieldSmall Airport
Yonpo Air BaseSmall 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 Sinsang-ni

What is the population of Sinsang-ni?

Sinsang-ni has a population of 14,960 residents and is located in North Korea. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 434.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinsang-ni?

Sinsang-ni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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