Location & Surroundings
Kosam-dong is a settlement in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 722 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yonsa-up, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 430 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: 고삼동 · Gosamdong
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
41° 58' 4" N, 129° 2' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 722 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:42
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
고삼동
Weather in Kosam-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kosam-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.1 | 3.0 | 341 | 51 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.0 | 1.3 | 239 | 86 | 1,017.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 93 | 94.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.2 | 1.3 | 303 | 93 | 1,016.6 | 0.14 / 0.15 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.5 | 1.8 | 299 | 71 | 1,017.5 | 0.07 / 0.22 | 2 | 93.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 3.5 | 315 | 35 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 687.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.9 | 1.2 | 203 | 74 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 144.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 1.8 | 204 | 80 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.8 | 1.8 | 245 | 51 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 1.9 | 323 | 35 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.4 | 2.1 | 189 | 64 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 142.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.1 | 2.2 | 193 | 68 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 231 | 46 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 4.2 | 279 | 31 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 650.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kosam-dong?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 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 Kosam-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kosam-dong?
Local time is 00:42. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kosam-dong?
Kosam-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kosam-dong?
DEM 722 m.
Where is Kosam-dong located?
It is at 41.96791, 129.04901 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kosam-dong in?
It is in North Korea.