Location & Surroundings
Ku-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 30 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aet'an-up, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 110 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kwail, 45 km away.
Also known as: 구촌 · Guchon
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
38° 7' 6" N, 125° 20' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 30 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 327 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:43
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
구촌
Weather in Ku-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ku-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 24.3 | 2.6 | 287 | 56 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 1.7 | 8 | 79 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 13 | 82 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 34 | 69 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 67.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 3.8 | 249 | 57 | 1,007.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 16 | 576.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.6 | 329 | 85 | 1,009.7 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 145.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.4 | 339 | 95 | 1,010.4 | 0.53 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 2.9 | 348 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 4.5 | 319 | 47 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 615.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.6 | 343 | 72 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 102.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.9 | 1.4 | 1 | 72 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 1.9 | 14 | 61 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 76.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 1.5 | 295 | 36 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 683.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ku-ch'on?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 24.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Ku-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Ku-ch'on?
Local time is 20:43. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ku-ch'on?
Ku-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ku-ch'on?
DEM 30 m.
Where is Ku-ch'on located?
It is at 38.11830, 125.34976 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ku-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.