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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1006°N, 124.3981°E |
| 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").