Location & Surroundings
Ch’wi-gol is a settlement in North Hwanghae, North Korea, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinmak, 19 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is 97 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 92 km away.
Also known as: 취골 · Chwigol
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° 20' 17" N, 126° 25' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 82 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:01
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
취골
ko
Ch’wi-gol
Weather in Ch'wi-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'wi-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 22.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
12.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,023.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 12.6 | 1.4 | 299 | 53 | 1,023.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.0 | 1.0 | 37 | 62 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 1.0 | 57 | 55 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 68.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 3.0 | 297 | 41 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 0.9 | 285 | 68 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.6 | 1.1 | 6 | 79 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 0.9 | 14 | 63 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 3.1 | 300 | 40 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 580.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.3 | 0.8 | 254 | 67 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.1 | 0.9 | 15 | 82 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 1.0 | 46 | 66 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 67.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 2.5 | 291 | 37 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 614.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.2 | 1.3 | 316 | 64 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 115.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'wi-gol?
Now 12.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 22.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Ch'wi-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Ch'wi-gol?
Local time is 06:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'wi-gol?
Ch'wi-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'wi-gol?
DEM 82 m.
Where is Ch'wi-gol located?
It is at 38.33793, 126.43308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'wi-gol in?
It is in North Korea.