Location & Surroundings

Much’ang-ch’ŏn is a stream in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rajin, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 505 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 44 km away.

Also known as: 무창천 · Muchangcheon

Overview

Much'ang-ch'ŏn is river in North Korea.

It is located in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea.

The elevation is around 18 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country North Korea
  • Located in North Hamgyong Province
  • Type stream (STM)
  • a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land

Geography

  • Coordinates
    42° 9' 9" N, 130° 5' 41" E
  • Elevation DEM: 29 m
  • Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 59 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Won (KPW)
  • Phone Prefix +850

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Alternate Names

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 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.

Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 18.2 2.8 161 64 1,016.5 - / 0.00 10 0.0 n/a
6h 13.5 1.7 300 89 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 153.0 n/a
12h 13.3 2.3 312 66 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 18.9 1.1 297 52 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 112.6 n/a
Tomorrow 20.4 2.9 160 55 1,018.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 693.4 n/a
30h 15.0 0.5 289 90 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 150.5 n/a
36h 14.3 2.2 336 88 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
42h 19.1 1.1 54 72 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 106.3 n/a
Thursday 20.9 2.4 156 70 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 677.0 n/a
54h 15.8 0.4 67 93 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 13 146.4 n/a
60h 16.1 0.1 41 94 1,024.5 0.00 / 0.00 32 0.0 n/a
66h 19.1 0.8 128 79 1,026.2 0.01 / 0.01 0 103.0 n/a
Friday 20.4 2.9 156 68 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 672.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Much'ang-ch'on?
Now 18.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 693 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 05:57 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Much'ang-ch'on?
Local time is 20:57. 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 29 m.
Where is Much'ang-ch'on located?
It is at 42.15248, 130.09474 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Much'ang-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-07-16
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2042815