Weather & Climate in Sinp’o, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinp’o experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0397°N, 128.1943°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 16, 2002 | 42 km N of Iw?n-?p, North Korea | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 232 km |
| 2003 | Maemi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Sinp’o has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.7").