Location & Surroundings
Samch’ŏn is a city in South Hwanghae, North Korea with 86,042 inhabitants, at 46 m elevation. The national capital Pyongyang is 84 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kwail, 28 km away.
Also known as: 삼천 · Samch’ŏn-ni · Samch’ŏn-ŭp · Samcheon
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
38° 21' 34" N, 125° 19' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 46 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 86,042
- Pop. Density 13,078 p/km²
- Built-up 12.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:51
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
삼천
ko
Samch’ŏn
Weather in Samch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,023.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.4 | 1.1 | 138 | 81 | 1,023.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 349 | 46 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 522.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.2 | 49 | 78 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 102.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.6 | 1.4 | 78 | 82 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 2.2 | 97 | 69 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 6.9 | 139 | 40 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 582.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 7.2 | 140 | 57 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 7.9 | 136 | 76 | 1,017.3 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.6 | 12.8 | 163 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 12.64 / 12.97 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.1 | 6.8 | 314 | 78 | 1,012.0 | 1.92 / 14.88 | 100 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 5.1 | 318 | 56 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.5 | 2.7 | 328 | 60 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.9 | 1.6 | 351 | 57 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 46.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samch'on?
Now 17.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 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 06:46 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Samch'on?
Local time is 14:51. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Samch'on?
Samch'on is a populated place.
How many people live in Samch'on?
Population about 86,042.
What is the elevation of Samch'on?
DEM 46 m.
Where is Samch'on located?
It is at 38.35944, 125.32586 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samch'on in?
It is in North Korea.