Location & Surroundings
Chŏm-ch’on is a settlement in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 251 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinmak, 41 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is 54 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 51 km away.
Also known as: 점촌 · Jeomchon
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° 47' 0" N, 126° 17' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 251 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 20:54
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
점촌
Weather in Chom-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chom-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 25.7 | 1.7 | 265 | 52 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 0.5 | 36 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 147.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 1.9 | 85 | 79 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 100 | 70 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.6 | 202 | 51 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 688.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 87 | 73 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 161.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 1.8 | 83 | 88 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.8 | 133 | 75 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 67.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 3.5 | 262 | 56 | 1,017.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 17 | 664.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 1.6 | 318 | 89 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 24 | 154.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 1.3 | 356 | 93 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 276 | 78 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 2.2 | 338 | 71 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 353.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chom-ch'on?
Now 25.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 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 Chom-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Chom-ch'on?
Local time is 20:54. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chom-ch'on?
Chom-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chom-ch'on?
DEM 251 m.
Where is Chom-ch'on located?
It is at 38.78333, 126.28694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chom-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.