Location & Surroundings
Chung-ch’on is a settlement in North Korea, at 413 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kosan, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 60 km away.
Also known as: 중촌 · Chung-maŭl
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° 38' 32" N, 127° 18' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 413 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 02:40
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
중촌
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 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 13.8 | 0.7 | 67 | 95 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.1 | 1.6 | 42 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 65 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.8 | 249 | 51 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 667.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 0.8 | 310 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.7 | 0.2 | 245 | 92 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 0.9 | 226 | 74 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 82.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 3.7 | 236 | 60 | 1,007.2 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 100 | 572.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.9 | 1.8 | 241 | 95 | 1,010.3 | 1.20 / 1.39 | 59 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.2 | 1.7 | 223 | 98 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 1.3 | 244 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 3.1 | 235 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 621.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.2 | 2.0 | 41 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 120.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chung-ch'on?
Now 13.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.1 to 22.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Chung-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Chung-ch'on?
Local time is 02:40. 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 413 m.
Where is Chung-ch'on located?
It is at 38.64222, 127.30389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chung-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.