Location & Surroundings
Kujŏl-lyŏng is a pass in Chagang, North Korea, at 481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yoch'im-dong, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: 구절령 · Kŭjŏl-lyŏng · Gujeollyeong
Overview
Kujŏl-lyŏng is mountain pass in Chagang Province, North Korea.
It is located in Chagang Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Chagang Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 17' 54" N, 126° 33' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 481 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 05:52
- Sunrise 06:54
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 10 h 46 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kujol-lyong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kujol-lyong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.3 to 4.7 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
4.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (9 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 9 | 90 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.5 | 1.1 | 39 | 84 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.4 | 2.4 | 318 | 60 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.6 | 6.2 | 306 | 27 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 540.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -3.3 | 2.0 | 296 | 47 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.3 | n/a |
| 30h | -4.8 | 0.5 | 314 | 45 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.8 | 0.9 | 341 | 27 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.8 | 2.0 | 233 | 27 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 531.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 0.2 | 1.1 | 95 | 54 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 80.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 0.7 | 1.3 | 80 | 87 | 1,024.0 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.9 | 0.6 | 122 | 86 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.8 | 0.8 | 232 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 0.36 / 0.44 | 100 | 95.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.2 | 0.8 | 150 | 96 | 1,017.4 | 2.21 / 2.65 | 100 | 13.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kujol-lyong?
Now 4.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.3 to 4.7 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Kujol-lyong today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 44m.
What is the local time in Kujol-lyong?
Local time is 05:52. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kujol-lyong?
Kujol-lyong is a pass.
What is the elevation of Kujol-lyong?
DEM 481 m.
Where is Kujol-lyong located?
It is at 40.29822, 126.56600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kujol-lyong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry