Location & Surroundings
Kwangsu-ri is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaesong, 11 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 145 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Incheon International, 46 km away.
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
37° 53' 3" N, 126° 29' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 101 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:10
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kwangsu-ri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwangsu-ri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,016.3 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 | 26.8 | 1.8 | 282 | 45 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 319 | 75 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 56 | 76 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 98 | 68 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 3.8 | 242 | 54 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 678.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 1.8 | 288 | 86 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 157.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 0.8 | 320 | 90 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 78 | 78 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 2.6 | 344 | 53 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 519.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 1.5 | 359 | 79 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 2.9 | 45 | 81 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.7 | 78 | 68 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 3.1 | 206 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 100 | 183.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwangsu-ri?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Kwangsu-ri today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kwangsu-ri?
Local time is 01:10. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kwangsu-ri?
Kwangsu-ri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwangsu-ri?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Kwangsu-ri located?
It is at 37.88417, 126.48944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwangsu-ri in?
It is in North Korea.