Location & Surroundings
Chŏm-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 109 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pongch'on-up, 16 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 100 km to the north. The nearest airport is Incheon International, 83 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° 8' 14" N, 126° 1' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 109 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 08:59
- Sunrise 07:03
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 32 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 11.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 16.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 435 W/m2.
Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 11.1 | 1.4 | 70 | 57 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.7 | 1.2 | 350 | 56 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 1.6 | 42 | 68 | 1,014.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 96 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 6.1 | 315 | 53 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 435.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.5 | 4.2 | 261 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 0 | 34.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.5 | 8.2 | 310 | 58 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.8 | 8.1 | 322 | 48 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 39.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.0 | 8.9 | 321 | 28 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 521.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 3.5 | 7.4 | 337 | 43 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 54h | -0.6 | 5.7 | 329 | 38 | 1,033.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 0.8 | 5.8 | 334 | 32 | 1,036.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.8 | 6.0 | 325 | 26 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 515.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 1.6 | 2.4 | 322 | 44 | 1,035.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chom-ch'on?
Now 11.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 16.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 435 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chom-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 30m.
What is the local time in Chom-ch'on?
Local time is 08:59. 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 109 m.
Where is Chom-ch'on located?
It is at 38.13722, 126.02111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chom-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.