Location & Surroundings
Hwangch’oryŏng is a railroad station in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 1,221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yonggwang-up, 28 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: 황초령역 · 황초령분실 · 황초령분실역 · 황초령 · Kōsōrei · Hwangchoryeong
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 14' 41" N, 127° 19' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1221 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 261 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
황초령역
ko
황초령분실
ko
황초령분실역
ko
황초령
Weather in Hwangch'oryong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwangch'oryong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 17.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
14.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 14.6 | 1.5 | 199 | 76 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.0 | 1.7 | 287 | 69 | 1,008.9 | 2.20 / 2.20 | 81 | 610.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.6 | 2.9 | 317 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 6 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.9 | 2.9 | 318 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 0.2 | 104 | 63 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 72.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 2.0 | 178 | 95 | 1,007.6 | 1.69 / 1.69 | 100 | 252.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.8 | 1.3 | 221 | 99 | 1,007.6 | 9.61 / 11.30 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 2.7 | 316 | 92 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 3.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.0 | 2.4 | 323 | 75 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 3.3 | 163 | 56 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.5 | 1.5 | 159 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 98 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.7 | 0.6 | 153 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.02 / 0.79 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.4 | 1.3 | 161 | 85 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 70 | 52.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwangch'oryong?
Now 14.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 17.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Hwangch'oryong today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Hwangch'oryong?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwangch'oryong?
Hwangch'oryong is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Hwangch'oryong?
DEM 1,221 m.
Where is Hwangch'oryong located?
It is at 40.24461, 127.31957 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwangch'oryong in?
It is in North Korea.