Location & Surroundings
Kŭm-san is a mountain in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 567 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tokch'on, 26 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 100 km away.
Also known as: 금산 · Geumsan
Overview
Kŭm-san is mountain in North Korea.
It is located in South Pyongan Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in South Pyongan Province
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 48' 55" N, 126° 32' 55" E
- Elevation 567 m (DEM: 258 m)
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:19
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 10 h 18 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kum-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kum-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -4.1 to 4.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,035.2 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 | -1.2 | 0.5 | 351 | 98 | 1,035.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -2.1 | 1.1 | 351 | 94 | 1,033.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.8 | 1.2 | 356 | 75 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.3 | 1.7 | 296 | 49 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 479.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -4.1 | 1.4 | 44 | 84 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 62.8 | n/a |
| 30h | -4.8 | 1.2 | 42 | 80 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.2 | 0.4 | 308 | 51 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.5 | 1.8 | 266 | 40 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 471.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -3.1 | 1.0 | 53 | 81 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 54h | -2.9 | 1.0 | 36 | 72 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.3 | 0.4 | 291 | 62 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 1.7 | 264 | 67 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 455.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.1 | 0.3 | 338 | 93 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 56.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kum-san?
Now -1.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -4.1 to 4.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 Kum-san today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in Kum-san?
Local time is 04:19. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kum-san?
Kum-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Kum-san?
Elevation about 567 m. DEM 258 m.
Where is Kum-san located?
It is at 39.81521, 126.54866 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kum-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry