Location & Surroundings
Hwang-am is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangnyong, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 125 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwail, 65 km away.
Also known as: 황암
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
37° 56' 49" N, 125° 26' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 481 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hwang-am
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwang-am, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
12.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (11 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 12.2 | 1.9 | 11 | 65 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.5 | 1.9 | 93 | 54 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 3.8 | 146 | 45 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 593.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 100 | 61 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 120.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 1.1 | 110 | 67 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 2.5 | 117 | 67 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 6.3 | 191 | 76 | 1,015.4 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 77 | 416.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 4.7 | 290 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 2.12 / 2.66 | 95 | 77.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.1 | 5.7 | 275 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.7 | 6.8 | 301 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.09 | 90 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 10.5 | 313 | 48 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 459.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.4 | 4.8 | 313 | 58 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 140.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.3 | 3.5 | 315 | 63 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwang-am?
Now 12.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Hwang-am today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Hwang-am?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwang-am?
Hwang-am is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwang-am?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Hwang-am located?
It is at 37.94694, 125.44694 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwang-am in?
It is in North Korea.