Location & Surroundings
Chŏlgol is a settlement in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinmak, 6 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is 83 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 83 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
38° 24' 57" N, 126° 18' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:27
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
절골
ko
Chŏl-gol
Weather in Cholgol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cholgol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 18.6 | 2.1 | 68 | 78 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 3.6 | 78 | 51 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 612.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 2.1 | 47 | 79 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 168.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 1.5 | 40 | 89 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 1.2 | 21 | 71 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 4.7 | 330 | 50 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 667.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.6 | 2.0 | 321 | 90 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 169.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 1.2 | 353 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.7 | 1.3 | 45 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 84 | 37 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 690.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 1.7 | 28 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 163.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.3 | 1.9 | 48 | 87 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 1.7 | 66 | 67 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cholgol?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 06:18 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Cholgol?
Local time is 19:27. 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 137 m.
Where is Cholgol located?
It is at 38.41583, 126.30083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cholgol in?
It is in North Korea.