Location & Surroundings
Chung-ch'on is a settlement in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 302 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangsong-ni, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 79 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 72 km away.
Also known as: 중촌 · Chungch’on · Jungchon
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° 2' 39" N, 126° 40' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 302 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:01
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chung-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chung-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 17.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 202 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,019.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.28 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 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 51 | 91 | 1,019.2 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.5 | 2.1 | 56 | 93 | 1,019.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 1.9 | 64 | 87 | 1,019.4 | 0.02 / 0.11 | 100 | 30.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 1.7 | 72 | 79 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 202.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.7 | 0.8 | 109 | 94 | 1,016.4 | 0.17 / 0.28 | 100 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 0.5 | 54 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.3 | 311 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 3.3 | 279 | 53 | 1,009.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 42 | 647.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.6 | 1.0 | 282 | 95 | 1,011.5 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 75 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 0.4 | 245 | 97 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.3 | 0.9 | 251 | 82 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 1.4 | 270 | 87 | 1,007.6 | 4.16 / 4.16 | 92 | 264.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.9 | 1.0 | 293 | 96 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.82 | 1 | 107.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chung-ch'on?
Now 16.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 17.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 202 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chung-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Chung-ch'on?
Local time is 07:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chung-ch'on?
Chung-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chung-ch'on?
DEM 302 m.
Where is Chung-ch'on located?
It is at 39.04428, 126.66717 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chung-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.