Location & Surroundings
Imsŏk-chae is a pass in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anak, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 67 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kwail, 38 km away.
Also known as: 임석재 · Imsŏk-ch’i · Imseokjae
Overview
Imsŏk-chae is a mountain pass.
It is located in North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in North Korea
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 29' 1" N, 125° 26' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 33 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 113 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:58
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 10 h 53 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
임석재
Weather in Imsok-chae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Imsok-chae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 20.7 | 2.1 | 100 | 43 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.3 | 2.7 | 104 | 75 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 1.4 | 117 | 79 | 1,020.9 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.1 | 0.8 | 48 | 92 | 1,021.4 | 3.20 / 3.44 | 95 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.0 | 4.1 | 338 | 72 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 76 | 323.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.4 | 2.8 | 302 | 59 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 5.1 | 333 | 47 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.0 | 7.6 | 324 | 49 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 44.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 9.2 | 10.0 | 330 | 31 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 559.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.5 | 6.4 | 346 | 35 | 1,029.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.9 | 1.9 | 343 | 40 | 1,029.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.2 | 0.7 | 126 | 37 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.9 | 6.0 | 267 | 44 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 532.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Imsok-chae?
Now 20.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Imsok-chae today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 10h 53m.
What is the local time in Imsok-chae?
Local time is 22:58. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Imsok-chae?
Imsok-chae is a pass.
What is the elevation of Imsok-chae?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Imsok-chae located?
It is at 38.48359, 125.44985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Imsok-chae in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry