Sinmi Island
Island North Korean island in Pyongan-bukto province
Coastal island in North Pyongan province with rocky shorelines and local fishing activity; seldom visited by foreigners and mainly reached by local boats.
Tips for Visiting Sinmi Island #
- Exercise caution: the political and logistical environment around North Korea's coast can be sensitive for outsiders.
- If travel is ever arranged, follow all diplomatic and regulatory protocols - independent visits are not feasible.
- Observe from a distance: much of the island's coastline is restricted and landing would require state permission.
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Weather & Climate near Sinmi Island #
Sinmi Island's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (1000 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (277 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (227 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.