Location & Surroundings
Much’ir-yŏng is a pass in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 309 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinp'o, 18 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is about 250 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: 무치령
Overview
Much’ir-yŏng is mountain pass in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea.
It is located in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in South Hamgyong Province
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 12' 19" N, 128° 12' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 309 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
- Local time 03:04
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Much'ir-yong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Much'ir-yong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,022.7 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 | 14.7 | 1.3 | 349 | 90 | 1,022.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 2.1 | 330 | 84 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 0.3 | 212 | 54 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.7 | 172 | 52 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 620.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 1.3 | 335 | 87 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 107.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 2.1 | 334 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 89 | 57 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 3.5 | 135 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 85 | 552.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.1 | 1.2 | 132 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.03 / 0.20 | 99 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 0.6 | 265 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 0.5 | 34 | 75 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 42 | 60.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 3.5 | 177 | 74 | 1,016.9 | 0.09 / 0.14 | 71 | 551.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 0.7 | 224 | 87 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 79 | 85.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Much'ir-yong?
Now 14.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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'ir-yong today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Much'ir-yong?
Local time is 03:04. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Much'ir-yong?
Much'ir-yong is a pass.
What is the elevation of Much'ir-yong?
DEM 309 m.
Where is Much'ir-yong located?
It is at 40.20528, 128.21394 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Much'ir-yong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry