Location & Surroundings
Ch’ail-bong is a peak in Chagang, North Korea, at 2,487 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapsan-up, 66 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 250 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 150 km away.
Also known as: 차일봉
Overview
Ch’ail-bong is DE Berggipfel in Nordkorea.
It is located in Chagang Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Chagang Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 42' 2" N, 127° 42' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 2487 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:16
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
차일봉
ko
Ch’ail-bong
Weather in Ch'ail-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'ail-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 16.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,020.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.6 | 2.2 | 283 | 34 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.1 | 1.3 | 316 | 62 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.4 | 1.1 | 350 | 53 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.6 | 0.4 | 133 | 40 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.8 | 262 | 32 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.9 | 0.2 | 62 | 71 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.0 | 0.7 | 288 | 71 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.2 | 0.7 | 316 | 52 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.1 | 1.8 | 279 | 32 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 526.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.2 | 1.0 | 333 | 67 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 77.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 4.3 | 1.2 | 1 | 63 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.8 | 0.9 | 117 | 41 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.7 | 2.2 | 207 | 44 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 606.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'ail-bong?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.4 to 16.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ch'ail-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Ch'ail-bong?
Local time is 22:16. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'ail-bong?
Ch'ail-bong is a peak.
What is the elevation of Ch'ail-bong?
DEM 2,487 m.
Where is Ch'ail-bong located?
It is at 40.70056, 127.70361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'ail-bong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry