Location & Surroundings
Chŏn-ch’on is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ryonggang-up, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 41 km to the east. The nearest airport is Onchon, 12 km away.
Also known as: 전촌 · Jeonchon
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° 0' 51" N, 125° 16' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 21 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,306 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:14
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
전촌
Weather in Chon-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chon-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 22.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 16.5 | 2.3 | 97 | 86 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 108 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 4.2 | 307 | 62 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 1.7 | 290 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 153.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.6 | 183 | 86 | 1,009.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 163 | 81 | 1,009.4 | 0.14 / 0.16 | 91 | 36.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 4.8 | 248 | 73 | 1,007.3 | 0.85 / 1.01 | 100 | 485.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 7.3 | 231 | 79 | 1,008.4 | 0.36 / 1.37 | 99 | 115.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.7 | 5.9 | 329 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 0.22 / 1.58 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.7 | 4.1 | 341 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 3.7 | 327 | 57 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 638.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 250 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.3 | 1.7 | 125 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chon-ch'on?
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 22.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Chon-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Chon-ch'on?
Local time is 14:14. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chon-ch'on?
Chon-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chon-ch'on?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Chon-ch'on located?
It is at 39.01417, 125.27694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chon-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.