Location & Surroundings
Kolchŏn is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangdong-up, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 34 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 29 km away.
Also known as: Koljon
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° 14' 52" N, 126° 1' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 68 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 23:35
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kolchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kolchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 20.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
4.6 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.2 | 4.6 | 290 | 39 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 0.6 | 319 | 80 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 1.2 | 26 | 86 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 1.1 | 18 | 69 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 2.3 | 320 | 38 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 629.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.2 | 0.3 | 195 | 64 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 127.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 0.9 | 89 | 71 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 0.7 | 123 | 60 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 65.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 2.3 | 293 | 43 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.4 | 0.8 | 350 | 79 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 122.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.1 | 0.9 | 54 | 85 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 40 | 71 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 64.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.6 | 2.8 | 317 | 44 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kolchon?
Now 20.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.3 to 20.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Kolchon today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Kolchon?
Local time is 23:35. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kolchon?
Kolchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kolchon?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Kolchon located?
It is at 39.24778, 126.03306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kolchon in?
It is in North Korea.