Location & Surroundings
Ch’ŭkch’am is a settlement in Chagang, North Korea, at 514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yoch'im-dong, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, about 135 km away.
Also known as: 측참 · Cheukcham
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 13' 46" N, 126° 31' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 514 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 19:57
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ch'ukch'am
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'ukch'am, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 16.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 169 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 16.3 | 1.0 | 266 | 77 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 1.0 | 205 | 97 | 1,006.3 | 5.44 / 5.44 | 100 | 168.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.2 | 0.8 | 242 | 98 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 3.51 | 99 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.4 | 1.0 | 265 | 99 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.6 | 1.3 | 9 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.4 | 309 | 41 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 664.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.7 | 1.9 | 86 | 76 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 146.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.2 | 1.9 | 82 | 89 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.5 | 0.3 | 67 | 68 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 2.3 | 272 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 655.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.3 | 1.0 | 114 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 140.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.5 | 1.0 | 70 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.2 | 1.8 | 129 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 6.90 / 6.97 | 70 | 4.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'ukch'am?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.4 to 16.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 169 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 Ch'ukch'am today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Ch'ukch'am?
Local time is 19:57. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'ukch'am?
Ch'ukch'am is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Ch'ukch'am?
DEM 514 m.
Where is Ch'ukch'am located?
It is at 40.22931, 126.51888 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'ukch'am in?
It is in North Korea.