Location & Surroundings
Kaŏ-san is a mountain in Chagang, North Korea, at 1,070 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kop'ung, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 165 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: 가어산
Overview
Kaŏ-san is mountain in North Korea.
It is located in Chagang Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Chagang Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 31' 50" N, 125° 51' 4" E
- Elevation 1070 m (DEM: 1062 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 03:01
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kao-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kao-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 15.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
5.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (356 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 356 | 72 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.2 | 0.8 | 70 | 80 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.7 | 0.2 | 211 | 52 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 67.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 3.7 | 320 | 37 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 626.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.6 | 0.9 | 1 | 70 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.3 | 1.2 | 23 | 83 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 1.2 | 351 | 60 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.7 | 318 | 38 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.4 | 1.1 | 106 | 67 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.5 | 1.3 | 139 | 65 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.1 | 1.3 | 168 | 54 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 2.4 | 218 | 43 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 604.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.3 | 1.5 | 144 | 86 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kao-san?
Now 5.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 4.2 to 15.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Kao-san today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Kao-san?
Local time is 03:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kao-san?
Kao-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Kao-san?
Elevation about 1,070 m. DEM 1,062 m.
Where is Kao-san located?
It is at 40.53056, 125.85111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kao-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry