Location & Surroundings
Paek-san is a mountain in Yanggang-do, North Korea, at 2,476 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapsan-up, 54 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 260 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: 백산
Overview
Paek-san is mountain in North Korea.
It is located in North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 48' 58" N, 127° 45' 41" E
- Elevation 2476 m (DEM: 2457 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 23:02
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Paek-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paek-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 16.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,020.8 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 | 15.2 | 2.1 | 280 | 34 | 1,020.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.9 | 1.2 | 287 | 60 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.0 | 0.7 | 319 | 54 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 0.4 | 139 | 40 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 2.0 | 277 | 30 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 623.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.8 | 0.5 | 165 | 69 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.8 | 0.8 | 255 | 71 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.9 | 0.7 | 305 | 52 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.9 | 1.8 | 287 | 32 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 527.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.0 | 0.8 | 313 | 69 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.8 | 0.8 | 353 | 65 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.4 | 0.9 | 114 | 41 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.9 | 1.7 | 228 | 39 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 605.8 | 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 Paek-san?
Now 15.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.0 to 16.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Paek-san today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Paek-san?
Local time is 23:02. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Paek-san?
Paek-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Paek-san?
Elevation about 2,476 m. DEM 2,457 m.
Where is Paek-san located?
It is at 40.81611, 127.76139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paek-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry