Location & Surroundings
Pal-bong is a peak in Chagang, North Korea, at 1,851 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapsan-up, 53 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 265 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 130 km away.
Also known as: 발봉
Overview
Pal-bong is DE Berggipfel in Nordkorea.
It is located in Chagang Province, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Chagang Province
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 53' 21" N, 127° 43' 27" E
- Elevation 1851 m (DEM: 1848 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 22:14
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other peaks nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
발봉
Weather in Pal-bong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pal-bong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 16.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
15.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,020.9 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 | 15.3 | 2.1 | 277 | 34 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.9 | 0.9 | 273 | 61 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.9 | 0.3 | 317 | 58 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.2 | 0.4 | 148 | 41 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 2.0 | 284 | 31 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.0 | 0.9 | 152 | 70 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 111.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 0.6 | 235 | 73 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.8 | 0.7 | 293 | 54 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.0 | 1.9 | 289 | 32 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 522.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.2 | 0.5 | 318 | 70 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.8 | 0.6 | 11 | 67 | 1,023.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.4 | 0.8 | 111 | 42 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.5 | 1.5 | 258 | 35 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 605.3 | 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 Pal-bong?
Now 15.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.9 to 16.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Pal-bong today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Pal-bong?
Local time is 22:14. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pal-bong?
Pal-bong is a peak.
What is the elevation of Pal-bong?
Elevation about 1,851 m. DEM 1,848 m.
Where is Pal-bong located?
It is at 40.88917, 127.72417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pal-bong in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry