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Weather & Climate in Sinŭiju, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinŭiju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1006°N, 124.3981°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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 4 km E of Gongchangling, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 44 km WSW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 136 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 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 13 km S of Zhuanghe, China | M4.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 100 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 |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 106 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 69 mph | 254 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 | - | - | 4 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Sinŭiju has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.4").