Location & Surroundings
Puktae-ch’ŏn is a stream in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 2 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changam-ch'on, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 320 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 165 km away.
Also known as: Hokudai-sen · Tŏk Chu-ch’ŏn · Hokutaisen · 북대천
Overview
Puktae-ch'ŏn is river in North Korea.
It is located in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea.
The elevation is around 2 metre.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in South Hamgyong Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 28' 6" N, 129° 0' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 2 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 42 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:27
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Puktae-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puktae-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 19.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,021.3 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 19.5 | 3.6 | 90 | 73 | 1,021.3 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 1.9 | 11 | 91 | 1,022.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 66 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 1.5 | 3 | 90 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 34 | 76 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 2.4 | 173 | 75 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 481.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 2.0 | 323 | 91 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 332 | 85 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.8 | 324 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 18.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.1 | 1.8 | 101 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.64 / 0.74 | 62 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.6 | 1.6 | 60 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.76 / 1.50 | 100 | 66.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.0 | 0.9 | 109 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 16.09 / 17.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.0 | 2.5 | 287 | 51 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 0 | 71.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.6 | 4.3 | 301 | 28 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 523.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puktae-ch'on?
Now 19.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 19.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 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 Puktae-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 24m.
What is the local time in Puktae-ch'on?
Local time is 22:27. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Puktae-ch'on?
Puktae-ch'on is a stream.
What is the elevation of Puktae-ch'on?
DEM 2 m.
Where is Puktae-ch'on located?
It is at 40.46833, 129.00556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puktae-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry