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Weather & Climate in Sinmak, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 274.9 sq mi (712.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4167°N, 126.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2019 | 10 km W of Chunghwa, North Korea | M3.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2023 | South Korea | M3.6 | 73 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 130 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 107 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 92 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 159 km |
| 1995 | Faye | Category 1 | 58 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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).
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").