Location & Surroundings
Saewŏn is a settlement in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 566 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hoeryong, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 525 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: 새원
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
42° 36' 6" N, 129° 48' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 566 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:26
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Saewon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saewon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,020.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.81 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 | 12.9 | 1.1 | 129 | 62 | 1,020.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 2.9 | 146 | 57 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 507.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.2 | 1.2 | 110 | 92 | 1,016.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 90 | 22.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.0 | 0.6 | 84 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 1.0 | 70 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 3.50 / 3.81 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 1.0 | 70 | 97 | 1,009.6 | 5.94 / 9.75 | 100 | 41.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 1.0 | 266 | 98 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 3.99 | 99 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 1.5 | 290 | 96 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.0 | 1.3 | 320 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 0.8 | 134 | 73 | 1,008.8 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 100 | 297.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.5 | 1.0 | 142 | 97 | 1,009.3 | 2.44 / 2.93 | 100 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.0 | 1.4 | 332 | 98 | 1,010.6 | 9.66 / 12.59 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.0 | 3.2 | 287 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 5 | 85.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saewon?
Now 12.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Saewon today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Saewon?
Local time is 19:26. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Saewon?
Saewon is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Saewon?
DEM 566 m.
Where is Saewon located?
It is at 42.60155, 129.81462 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saewon in?
It is in North Korea.