Location & Surroundings
Mun-ch’on is a settlement in Pyongyang, North Korea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Songnim-ni, 12 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is 22 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 26 km away.
Also known as: 문촌 · Munchon
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
38° 52' 11" N, 125° 37' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 475 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:46
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
문촌
Weather in Mun-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mun-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 18.1 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 14.3 | 3.8 | 326 | 60 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.0 | 1.4 | 321 | 42 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.7 | 1.3 | 342 | 40 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 6.5 | 307 | 36 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 672.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 2.0 | 330 | 53 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.8 | 0.7 | 348 | 50 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.2 | 1.6 | 357 | 51 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 5.1 | 310 | 37 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 666.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.8 | 1.1 | 281 | 53 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 147.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 0.8 | 82 | 62 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.3 | 1.7 | 97 | 57 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 3.9 | 162 | 37 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 509.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.1 | 1.2 | 139 | 57 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 141.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mun-ch'on?
Now 14.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 18.1 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Mun-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Mun-ch'on?
Local time is 02:46. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Mun-ch'on?
Mun-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mun-ch'on?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Mun-ch'on located?
It is at 38.86977, 125.61971 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mun-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.