Location & Surroundings
Kang-ch’on is a settlement in Pyongyang, North Korea, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyongyang, 5 km to the west.
Also known as: 강촌 · Gangchon
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° 1' 57" N, 125° 48' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,081 p/km²
- Built-up 18.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:25
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ko
강촌
Weather in Kang-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
3.4 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,022.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 18.6 | 3.4 | 70 | 70 | 1,022.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 81 | 81 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 67 | 70 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 0.8 | 346 | 47 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 673.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.5 | 351 | 72 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 168.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 56 | 79 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 27 | 66 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 4.8 | 316 | 54 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 612.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 0.9 | 283 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 163.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.8 | 63 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 18 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 1.0 | 334 | 47 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 661.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 1.3 | 335 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 163.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kang-ch'on?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Kang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kang-ch'on?
Local time is 06:25. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kang-ch'on?
Kang-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kang-ch'on?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Kang-ch'on located?
It is at 39.03250, 125.80806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kang-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.