Weather & Climate in Sindo, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sindo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 27.3 sq mi (70.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8064°N, 124.2342°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 11, 2000 | Liaoning, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 44 km WSW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 13 km S of Zhuanghe, China | M4.1 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 49 km SSE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 83 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 228 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | - | - | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Sindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and January the driest (0.5").