Location & Surroundings

Much'ang-ch'ŏn is a stream in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 120 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tokch'on, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pyongyang is 91 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 78 km away.

Also known as: 무창천 · Muchangcheon

Basic Data

  • Type stream (STM)
  • a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 45' 33" N, 126° 15' 25" E
  • Elevation DEM: 120 m
  • Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,695 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Won (KPW)
  • Phone Prefix +850

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

ko
무창천
Much'ang-ch'ŏn
Muchangcheon

Weather in Much'ang-ch'on

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Much'ang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 19.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 W/m2.

Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.03 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 16.2 1.4 101 88 1,018.8 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 16.1 2.3 113 86 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 17.3 2.2 112 78 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 36.8 n/a
18h 19.0 1.7 121 71 1,016.0 0.42 / 0.43 100 289.5 n/a
Tomorrow 14.1 1.4 113 93 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.03 99 59.9 n/a
30h 12.8 0.7 95 95 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
36h 17.4 0.4 339 79 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 34 69.5 n/a
42h 22.1 4.3 290 60 1,010.0 0.20 / 0.20 10 629.9 n/a
Saturday 15.1 1.1 234 94 1,011.4 0.18 / 0.39 100 135.0 n/a
54h 14.0 0.8 147 96 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.02 33 0.0 n/a
60h 16.1 0.1 309 90 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.01 100 29.3 n/a
66h 17.5 0.6 330 78 1,007.8 2.57 / 2.58 98 144.7 n/a
Sunday 14.4 0.8 230 89 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.13 46 129.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Much'ang-ch'on?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.1 to 19.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 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 Much'ang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Much'ang-ch'on?
Local time is 07:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Much'ang-ch'on?
Much'ang-ch'on is a stream.
What is the elevation of Much'ang-ch'on?
DEM 120 m.
Where is Much'ang-ch'on located?
It is at 39.75906, 126.25696 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Much'ang-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.

Sources

Last updated 2023-09-07
geonames https://www.geonames.org/12566786

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