Location & Surroundings
Kŭmsa-dong is a settlement in Kangwon-do, North Korea, at 233 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheorwon, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 135 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 90 km away.
Also known as: 금사동 · Geumsadong
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° 20' 57" N, 127° 3' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 233 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:25
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
금사동
Weather in Kumsa-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kumsa-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,022.5 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 | 21.2 | 2.8 | 279 | 42 | 1,022.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.8 | 0.2 | 144 | 73 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.2 | 1.0 | 38 | 84 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 0.7 | 90 | 64 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 71.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 2.0 | 259 | 42 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 581.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 0.8 | 119 | 68 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.1 | 0.9 | 66 | 80 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.4 | 89 | 63 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 69.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.7 | 2.8 | 279 | 37 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 616.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.2 | 0.5 | 352 | 62 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 1.2 | 29 | 71 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 1.1 | 46 | 56 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 65.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 0.4 | 166 | 30 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kumsa-dong?
Now 21.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Kumsa-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Kumsa-dong?
Local time is 23:25. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kumsa-dong?
Kumsa-dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kumsa-dong?
DEM 233 m.
Where is Kumsa-dong located?
It is at 38.34917, 127.05583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kumsa-dong in?
It is in North Korea.