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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. The area gets 270 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").