Location & Surroundings
Hwangsong is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kowon-up, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 38 km away.
Also known as: 황송리 · 황송 · Hwangsong-ni
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
39° 27' 38" N, 127° 16' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 544 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:03
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
황송리
ko
황송
Weather in Hwangsong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwangsong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
9.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,024.0 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 9.0 | 1.6 | 292 | 61 | 1,024.0 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 1.3 | 357 | 57 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 70.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 3.0 | 96 | 51 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 636.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 1.7 | 298 | 81 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 125.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.7 | 0.8 | 280 | 80 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 1.1 | 355 | 72 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 2.9 | 107 | 61 | 1,015.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 94 | 512.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 1.4 | 345 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 1.02 / 1.13 | 81 | 88.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 12.0 | 2.2 | 247 | 92 | 1,010.2 | 2.42 / 3.55 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 4.1 | 252 | 72 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 62.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 7.2 | 264 | 52 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 4 | 618.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.9 | 3.4 | 265 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.0 | 2.7 | 268 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 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 Hwangsong?
Now 9.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.0 to 18.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Hwangsong today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Hwangsong?
Local time is 09:03. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwangsong?
Hwangsong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwangsong?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Hwangsong located?
It is at 39.46052, 127.28004 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwangsong in?
It is in North Korea.