Location & Surroundings
Kan’-gok is a valley in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 1,055 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yonsa-up, 11 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is about 430 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: 간곡 · Gan-gok
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 0' 19" N, 129° 2' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1055 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:05
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
간곡
Weather in Kan'-gok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kan'-gok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 11.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 157 W/m2.
Temperature
11.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.68 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 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 57 | 74 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.6 | 0.6 | 69 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 1.80 / 1.80 | 100 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.7 | 0.7 | 285 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 1.23 / 3.03 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.8 | 1.2 | 258 | 94 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 21.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.3 | 4.5 | 310 | 88 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.68 | 100 | 157.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.5 | 3.0 | 262 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.9 | 2.5 | 208 | 89 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.1 | 2.6 | 227 | 64 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.8 | 4.4 | 303 | 32 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 545.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.7 | 2.6 | 207 | 81 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.5 | 2.6 | 206 | 83 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.5 | 2.1 | 229 | 56 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.2 | 2.4 | 316 | 36 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 600.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kan'-gok?
Now 11.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.7 to 11.6 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 157 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kan'-gok today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Kan'-gok?
Local time is 00:05. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kan'-gok?
Kan'-gok is a valley.
What is the elevation of Kan'-gok?
DEM 1,055 m.
Where is Kan'-gok located?
It is at 42.00516, 129.04444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kan'-gok in?
It is in North Korea.