Location & Surroundings
Pulgŭn-sŏm is an island in Rason, North Korea, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ungsang-nodongjagu, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 545 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: 붉은섬 · Seki-tō · Bulgŭn-sŏm · Chŏk-to · Bulgeunseom · 적도
Overview
Pulgŭn-sŏm is island in North Korea.
It is located in Rason, North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Located in Rason
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 18' 43" N, 130° 31' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:35
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Alternate Names
ko
붉은섬
Weather in Pulgun-som
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pulgun-som, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 17.6 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
3.4 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.89 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 | 17.6 | 3.4 | 170 | 81 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 4.2 | 241 | 86 | 1,009.9 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 2.1 | 63 | 79 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 4 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 4.6 | 349 | 85 | 1,007.2 | 1.14 / 1.56 | 100 | 355.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.5 | 8.2 | 321 | 55 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 33 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.0 | 4.3 | 269 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.9 | 6.1 | 262 | 38 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 7.6 | 299 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 605.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.4 | 6.4 | 293 | 50 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.2 | 5.2 | 270 | 52 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 8.1 | 285 | 43 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 8.7 | 315 | 48 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 634.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.6 | 6.1 | 309 | 57 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pulgun-som?
Now 17.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 17.6 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 355 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pulgun-som today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Pulgun-som?
Local time is 03:35. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pulgun-som?
Pulgun-som is a island.
What is the elevation of Pulgun-som?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Pulgun-som located?
It is at 42.31196, 130.52188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pulgun-som in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry