Location & Surroundings
Chŏlgol is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 219 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tokch'on, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 88 km away.
Also known as: 절골 · Chŏl-gol · Jeolgol
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 49' 50" N, 126° 19' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 219 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 10:33
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cholgol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cholgol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,023.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 11.6 | 1.8 | 94 | 79 | 1,023.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.3 | 111 | 56 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 69.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 3.9 | 133 | 40 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 697.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.9 | 1.7 | 115 | 79 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 177.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.9 | 1.8 | 86 | 80 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 1.2 | 89 | 60 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 169 | 39 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 1.5 | 97 | 78 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 171.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.8 | 1.3 | 68 | 86 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 3 | 63 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 2.3 | 299 | 47 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 585.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 1.0 | 51 | 83 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 151.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.1 | 1.4 | 44 | 88 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cholgol?
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 698 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 Cholgol today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Cholgol?
Local time is 10:33. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Cholgol?
Cholgol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cholgol?
DEM 219 m.
Where is Cholgol located?
It is at 39.83056, 126.32417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cholgol in?
It is in North Korea.