Location & Surroundings
Chwasu-san is a mountain in Chagang, North Korea, at 797 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yoch'im-dong, 8 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is about 160 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: 좌수산 · Jwasusan
Overview
Chwasu-san is mountain in North Korea.
It is located in Chagang Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Chagang Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 17' 34" N, 126° 40' 50" E
- Elevation 797 m (DEM: 746 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 07:50
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chwasu-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chwasu-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 12.8 | 2.1 | 109 | 83 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.8 | 1.8 | 101 | 94 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 0.8 | 225 | 72 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 3.1 | 271 | 54 | 1,017.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 2 | 672.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.2 | 0.9 | 59 | 94 | 1,019.6 | 0.22 / 0.27 | 10 | 155.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 1.6 | 53 | 95 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.0 | 351 | 73 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 287 | 51 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 525.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.9 | 2.2 | 103 | 91 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 105.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.4 | 1.8 | 109 | 93 | 1,021.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 2.0 | 126 | 80 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 2.0 | 148 | 83 | 1,016.9 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 267.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.4 | 1.3 | 125 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 2.30 / 2.80 | 98 | 36.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chwasu-san?
Now 12.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 20.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 673 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 Chwasu-san today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chwasu-san?
Local time is 07:50. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chwasu-san?
Chwasu-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Chwasu-san?
Elevation about 797 m. DEM 746 m.
Where is Chwasu-san located?
It is at 40.29277, 126.68062 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chwasu-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry