Location & Surroundings
Samch'on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 87 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinp'o, 29 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is about 255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: 삼촌 · Samchon
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° 17' 58" N, 128° 13' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 87 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 233 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
삼촌
Weather in Samch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 17.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
6.7 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,025.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 341 | 55 | 1,025.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.5 | 1.0 | 3 | 49 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 78.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 3.3 | 158 | 44 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 596.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.6 | 2.2 | 345 | 85 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 110.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.6 | 2.1 | 335 | 82 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 0.6 | 350 | 62 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 4.2 | 165 | 54 | 1,015.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 26 | 464.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.4 | 0.9 | 30 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 2.20 / 2.33 | 100 | 103.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 10.9 | 1.5 | 331 | 95 | 1,009.3 | 13.50 / 15.83 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 1.2 | 299 | 70 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 3 | 73.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 2.4 | 215 | 41 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 56 | 563.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.3 | 3.4 | 342 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 75.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 7.3 | 3.0 | 337 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samch'on?
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.7 to 17.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Samch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Samch'on?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Samch'on?
Samch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samch'on?
DEM 87 m.
Where is Samch'on located?
It is at 40.29958, 128.22593 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samch'on in?
It is in North Korea.