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Weather & Climate in Sinsang-ni, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 434.4 sq mi (1,125.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6499°N, 127.4073°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 105 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 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 273 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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).
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").