Location & Surroundings
Chŏnsan is a settlement in Kangwon-do, North Korea, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'ongch'on-up, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pyongyang is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: 전산 · 전산리 · Chŏnsan-ni · Jeonsan · Jeonsalli · Chŏnsal-li
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° 56' 46" N, 127° 54' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 6 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 461 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:49
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 10 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
전산
ko
전산리
Weather in Chonsan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chonsan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 11.4 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
11.8 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,017.8 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 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 298 | 33 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.0 | 7.1 | 273 | 41 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 80.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.9 | 4.2 | 243 | 45 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.3 | 2.9 | 244 | 35 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 1.1 | 110 | 35 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 543.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.8 | 4.8 | 225 | 49 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.3 | 4.5 | 229 | 51 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.7 | 5.3 | 215 | 49 | 1,021.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 15.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.9 | 5.3 | 224 | 62 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 301.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.8 | 4.1 | 222 | 68 | 1,017.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 4.9 | 219 | 73 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.6 | 5.6 | 223 | 69 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.1 | 6.9 | 254 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 513.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chonsan?
Now 11.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 11.4 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 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 Chonsan today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Chonsan?
Local time is 02:49. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chonsan?
Chonsan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chonsan?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Chonsan located?
It is at 38.94623, 127.90388 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chonsan in?
It is in North Korea.