Location & Surroundings
Sae-ch’on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changam-ch'on, 21 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is about 325 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 160 km away.
Also known as: 새촌 · Saechon
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
40° 31' 4" N, 129° 0' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 33 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 46 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:25
- Sunrise 07:06
- Sunset 17:10
- Day length 10 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sae-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sae-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 11.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 W/m2.
Temperature
7.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 327 | 51 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.0 | 2.3 | 356 | 44 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.4 | 1.3 | 8 | 43 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.7 | 4.2 | 73 | 65 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 256.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.9 | 2.6 | 34 | 82 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 2.1 | 2 | 86 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.2 | 0.7 | 328 | 69 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 29.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.0 | 2.5 | 137 | 63 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 5.6 | 2.2 | 5 | 80 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.2 | 2.3 | 323 | 59 | 1,023.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 5.3 | 1.4 | 348 | 45 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.5 | 3.5 | 105 | 53 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 194.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.1 | 1.7 | 45 | 57 | 1,029.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 18.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sae-ch'on?
Now 7.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.0 to 11.7 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 257 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 Sae-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 17:09 (local time). Day length about 10h 02m.
What is the local time in Sae-ch'on?
Local time is 08:25. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sae-ch'on?
Sae-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sae-ch'on?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Sae-ch'on located?
It is at 40.51778, 129.00417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sae-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.