Location & Surroundings
P’ot’an is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 235 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tokch'on, 25 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is about 110 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 100 km away.
Also known as: 포탄 · Potan
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 49' 28" N, 126° 32' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 235 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,403 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:26
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 10 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in P'ot'an
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for P'ot'an, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -4.1 to 4.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,035.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 0.6 | 353 | 98 | 1,035.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -2.2 | 1.2 | 352 | 94 | 1,033.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -0.8 | 1.3 | 356 | 74 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.2 | 1.7 | 299 | 49 | 1,027.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 479.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -4.1 | 1.4 | 43 | 83 | 1,030.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 62.8 | n/a |
| 30h | -4.8 | 1.2 | 43 | 80 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 0.2 | 0.4 | 308 | 51 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 31.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.5 | 1.8 | 266 | 40 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 470.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -3.1 | 1.0 | 57 | 80 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 61.7 | n/a |
| 54h | -2.9 | 0.9 | 39 | 71 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.4 | 0.4 | 290 | 62 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.4 | 1.6 | 263 | 67 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 455.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 2.1 | 0.3 | 343 | 93 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 56.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in P'ot'an?
Now -1.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -4.1 to 4.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 480 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 P'ot'an today?
Sunrise around 07:09 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 16m.
What is the local time in P'ot'an?
Local time is 04:26. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is P'ot'an?
P'ot'an is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of P'ot'an?
DEM 235 m.
Where is P'ot'an located?
It is at 39.82453, 126.53459 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is P'ot'an in?
It is in North Korea.