Location & Surroundings
Cheil-bong is a hill in P'yongan-bukto, North Korea, at 121 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uiju, 7 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is about 160 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Uiju Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: 제일봉 · Jeilbong
Overview
Cheil-bong is hill in North Korea.
It is located in North Pyongan Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in North Pyongan Province
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 8' 30" N, 124° 32' 40" E
- Elevation 121 m (DEM: 108 m)
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:15
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other hills nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cheil-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cheil-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
15.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,019.5 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 | 15.1 | 0.2 | 339 | 81 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.9 | 1.7 | 46 | 83 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 45 | 69 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 3.2 | 191 | 52 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 670.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 0.7 | 54 | 80 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 155.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.9 | 1.6 | 51 | 71 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 52 | 64 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.0 | 161 | 46 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 686.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.1 | 0.8 | 90 | 76 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 185.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.1 | 1.4 | 49 | 79 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 33 | 68 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 225 | 54 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 676.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.6 | 0.6 | 215 | 86 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 179.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cheil-bong?
Now 15.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 24.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Cheil-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Cheil-bong?
Local time is 08:15. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Cheil-bong?
Cheil-bong is a hill.
What is the elevation of Cheil-bong?
Elevation about 121 m. DEM 108 m.
Where is Cheil-bong located?
It is at 40.14167, 124.54444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cheil-bong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry