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Weather & Climate in Sinwŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinwŏn-ŭp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 254.4 sq mi (658.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2353°N, 125.7624°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 17, 2013 | 80 km WSW of Ongjin, North Korea | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1995 | 78 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1992 | 8 km NW of Chunghwa, North Korea | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1995 | 62 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 49 km WSW of Changy?n, North Korea | M3.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2020 | 32 km E of Koksan, North Korea | M3.8 | 125 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 | 67 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 86 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 1 | 75 mph | 62 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 108 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 119 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ch'uga-ryong (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ch'uga-ryong | Shield | 452 m (1,483 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Sinwŏn-ŭp has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (0.6").