Location & Surroundings
Kosŏng is a settlement in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 314 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwasong, 10 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 395 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: 금산 · 고성 · Goseong · Kŭmsan · Geumsan
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 17' 24" N, 129° 22' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 314 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:10
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other abandoned populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
금산
Weather in Kosong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kosong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
14.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,015.7 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 | 14.2 | 0.3 | 112 | 49 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 2.4 | 147 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 54 | 609.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 1.8 | 248 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.11 / 0.19 | 52 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.4 | 2.0 | 264 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 1.0 | 237 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.9 | 2.6 | 333 | 92 | 1,008.0 | 3.15 / 3.15 | 100 | 397.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.5 | 2.5 | 293 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.15 / 3.30 | 100 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.6 | 2.9 | 267 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 10.5 | 2.3 | 232 | 36 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.9 | 6.0 | 286 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 653.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.1 | 5.1 | 300 | 50 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 120.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.0 | 3.1 | 264 | 53 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.2 | 2.0 | 243 | 37 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kosong?
Now 14.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 Kosong today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kosong?
Local time is 18:10. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kosong?
Kosong is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of Kosong?
DEM 314 m.
Where is Kosong located?
It is at 41.29003, 129.37907 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kosong in?
It is in North Korea.