Location & Surroundings
Chŏng-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anak, 11 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is 51 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Onchon, 42 km away.
Also known as: 정촌 · Jeongchon
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° 36' 27" N, 125° 31' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 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 04:22
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
정촌
ko
Chŏng-ch’on
Weather in Chong-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chong-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 11.8 | 1.7 | 298 | 59 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 1.1 | 29 | 64 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.0 | 1.7 | 110 | 55 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 3.4 | 166 | 33 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 645.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 0.1 | 263 | 60 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 141.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 1.1 | 115 | 68 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.1 | 2.9 | 143 | 66 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 6.5 | 195 | 52 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 578.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.1 | 1.5 | 239 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 6.07 / 6.07 | 92 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 2.3 | 174 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 5.9 | 306 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.09 / 0.16 | 41 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 6.7 | 304 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 70 | 420.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.1 | 3.5 | 326 | 58 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chong-ch'on?
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Chong-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Chong-ch'on?
Local time is 04:22. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chong-ch'on?
Chong-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chong-ch'on?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Chong-ch'on located?
It is at 38.60750, 125.53167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chong-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.