Location & Surroundings
Sangch’on is a locality in Yanggang-do, North Korea, at 1,417 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapsan-up, 39 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 285 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: 상촌
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 3' 40" N, 127° 49' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1417 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 22:14
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 17 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
상촌
Weather in Sangch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.5 to 5.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Temperature
5.0 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NW (319 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 319 | 93 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.4 | 2.2 | 313 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 2.32 / 2.32 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 12h | -3.5 | 2.3 | 292 | 94 | 1,018.2 | 0.95 / 3.27 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.3 | 4.0 | 286 | 58 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.4 | 6.9 | 282 | 51 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 593.3 | n/a |
| 30h | -2.1 | 2.3 | 271 | 75 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 36h | -3.3 | 1.6 | 230 | 77 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.2 | 1.4 | 214 | 58 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.7 | 3.3 | 253 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 94 | 158.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 3.2 | 2.7 | 267 | 91 | 1,019.1 | 0.40 / 0.57 | 34 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 60h | -0.2 | 1.9 | 263 | 92 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.2 | 1.1 | 268 | 62 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 62.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.8 | 2.2 | 290 | 37 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 563.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangch'on?
Now 5.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -3.5 to 5.0 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Sangch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 17m.
What is the local time in Sangch'on?
Local time is 22:14. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangch'on?
Sangch'on is a locality.
What is the elevation of Sangch'on?
DEM 1,417 m.
Where is Sangch'on located?
It is at 41.06111, 127.82472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangch'on in?
It is in North Korea.