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 13:56
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 10 h 52 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 -1.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 7.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,027.0 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | -1.2 | 1.7 | 230 | 43 | 1,027.0 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.1 | 1.1 | 230 | 23 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.1 | 1.2 | 307 | 37 | 1,019.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 82 | 400.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.2 | 1.7 | 218 | 55 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 51.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.8 | 1.8 | 245 | 58 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.3 | 1.4 | 302 | 54 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 48.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.1 | 1.2 | 311 | 45 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 461.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.8 | 1.1 | 306 | 83 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 68.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 1.5 | 1.2 | 339 | 94 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 0.4 | 80 | 78 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.5 | 0.9 | 274 | 75 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 275.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.2 | 1.4 | 187 | 93 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 3.4 | 1.6 | 212 | 97 | 1,024.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paek-san?
Now -1.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.2 to 7.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 400 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 06:47 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Paek-san?
Local time is 13:56. 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