Location & Surroundings
Pukkol is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kowon-up, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: 북골 · Puk-kol · Bukgol
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
39° 31' 4" N, 127° 11' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,038 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:18
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
북골
Weather in Pukkol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pukkol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
15.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 15.0 | 0.8 | 45 | 69 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 2.6 | 103 | 58 | 1,014.0 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 21 | 528.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.7 | 1.5 | 284 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 2.75 / 2.98 | 96 | 113.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.3 | 2.1 | 250 | 91 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 3.4 | 261 | 72 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 2 | 68.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 7.4 | 267 | 52 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 3 | 609.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.0 | 2.9 | 278 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.7 | 2.3 | 276 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.1 | 2.0 | 275 | 56 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 5.3 | 274 | 32 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 2.4 | 289 | 65 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.3 | 1.9 | 282 | 74 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.1 | 1.0 | 260 | 52 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pukkol?
Now 15.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 19.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Pukkol today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Pukkol?
Local time is 18:18. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pukkol?
Pukkol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pukkol?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Pukkol located?
It is at 39.51790, 127.19387 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pukkol in?
It is in North Korea.