Location & Surroundings
Pak-ch’on is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 96 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangdong-up, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 41 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 36 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
39° 10' 59" N, 126° 11' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 96 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 267 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:28
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Pak-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pak-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 23.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 16.8 | 0.6 | 87 | 85 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 184 | 78 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.0 | 265 | 53 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 602.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.4 | 223 | 84 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 128.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 1.0 | 169 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.7 | 316 | 81 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 3.3 | 311 | 45 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 734.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 0.6 | 101 | 73 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 194.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.9 | 1.2 | 77 | 84 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 0.5 | 303 | 76 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 295 | 45 | 1,016.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 719.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 0.4 | 16 | 75 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 189.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.6 | 1.1 | 79 | 80 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pak-ch'on?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 23.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Pak-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 36m.
What is the local time in Pak-ch'on?
Local time is 12:28. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pak-ch'on?
Pak-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pak-ch'on?
DEM 96 m.
Where is Pak-ch'on located?
It is at 39.18306, 126.18444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pak-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.