Location & Surroundings
Chung-ch’on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changam-ch'on, 18 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is about 305 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 175 km away.
Also known as: 중촌
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
40° 27' 9" N, 128° 49' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 269 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:16
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 47 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 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 18.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.18 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 | 18.2 | 2.0 | 195 | 33 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.4 | 2.7 | 349 | 54 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 120.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 3.4 | 328 | 55 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.3 | 1.5 | 14 | 50 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 78.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 4.1 | 163 | 62 | 1,022.7 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 40 | 488.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.2 | 1.1 | 339 | 83 | 1,023.5 | 0.25 / 0.43 | 100 | 81.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.4 | 2.5 | 331 | 83 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 1.3 | 39 | 65 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 53.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.0 | 2.3 | 120 | 76 | 1,017.5 | 1.19 / 1.24 | 54 | 325.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 0.4 | 86 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 1.79 / 3.03 | 100 | 80.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.6 | 1.2 | 276 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 5.49 / 8.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 1.7 | 295 | 72 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 3 | 76.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.7 | 2.4 | 144 | 59 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 26 | 600.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chung-ch'on?
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 18.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of 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 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Chung-ch'on?
Local time is 23:16. 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 25 m.
Where is Chung-ch'on located?
It is at 40.45250, 128.83056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chung-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.