Location & Surroundings
Puk-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyoksong-up, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 105 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwail, 50 km away.
Also known as: 북촌 · Bukchon
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 7' 17" N, 125° 26' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 54 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 320 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:12
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
북촌
Weather in Puk-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puk-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 15.8 | 2.2 | 334 | 94 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 4.2 | 332 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 62.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 5.7 | 327 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 632.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.7 | 1.8 | 314 | 68 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 121.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.9 | 1.3 | 344 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 1.8 | 1 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 331 | 33 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 682.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 0.9 | 307 | 59 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.7 | 0.5 | 155 | 62 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 3.4 | 190 | 67 | 1,013.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 94 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 6.7 | 313 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 2.68 / 2.77 | 77 | 523.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.5 | 3.0 | 308 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 21 | 108.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.7 | 1.7 | 296 | 48 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puk-ch'on?
Now 15.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Puk-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Puk-ch'on?
Local time is 11:12. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Puk-ch'on?
Puk-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Puk-ch'on?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Puk-ch'on located?
It is at 38.12127, 125.44015 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puk-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.