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Kwanmo-bong

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Location & Surroundings

Kwanmo-bong is a peak in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 2,541 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yonsa-up, 30 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 52 km away.

Also known as: 冠帽峰 · Kambō-san · Kambō-hō · Kanbō-hō · Kwanmobon · 관모봉

Overview

Kwanmo-bong is the second-tallest peak in North Korea (and in the entire Korean peninsula) — KO 함경북도 경성군의 산봉우리.

It is located in Kyongsong County, North Korea.

The elevation is around 2,541 metre.

Also known as: MUL Gwanmo-bong

Basic Data

  • Country North Korea
  • Located in Kyongsong County
  • Type peak (PK)
  • a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

Geography

  • Coordinates
    41° 42' 18" N, 129° 14' 26" E
  • Elevation 2541 m (DEM: 2515 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

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Alternate Names

zh
冠帽峰
Kambō-san
Kambō-hō
Kanbō-hō
Kwanmobon
관모봉
Gwanmobong

Weather in Kwanmo-bong

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwanmo-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.

Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,019.4 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 16.4 1.6 247 36 1,019.4 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 7.9 2.5 270 54 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 101.6 n/a
12h 7.4 2.2 272 56 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
18h 13.6 1.0 152 42 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 76.4 n/a
Tomorrow 17.4 0.6 185 38 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 602.3 n/a
30h 8.7 1.8 276 64 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 99.5 n/a
36h 7.8 2.0 280 56 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 12.5 0.1 113 43 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 57.6 n/a
Saturday 15.3 0.3 126 42 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 487.1 n/a
54h 7.7 2.2 285 66 1,021.4 0.00 / 0.00 68 68.4 n/a
60h 5.8 2.4 287 76 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 11.7 0.2 355 53 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 72.5 n/a
Sunday 13.7 1.8 109 61 1,021.3 0.01 / 0.01 17 582.3 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 Kwanmo-bong?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 17.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Kwanmo-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Kwanmo-bong?
Local time is 22:44. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kwanmo-bong?
Kwanmo-bong is a peak.
What is the elevation of Kwanmo-bong?
Elevation about 2,541 m. DEM 2,515 m.
Where is Kwanmo-bong located?
It is at 41.70497, 129.24060 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwanmo-bong in?
It is in North Korea.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-09-09
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2043039

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