Location & Surroundings
Sangch’on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 168 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hamhung, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 195 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 98 km away.
Also known as: 상촌 · Sangchon
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
40° 2' 23" N, 127° 35' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 168 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:07
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sangch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 19.5 | 2.7 | 173 | 40 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.0 | 2.3 | 357 | 67 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.3 | 2.4 | 339 | 58 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 0.9 | 321 | 43 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.3 | 173 | 43 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 606.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.1 | 1.8 | 353 | 69 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 2.1 | 336 | 59 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 7 | 44 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 2.3 | 172 | 40 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 603.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 1.3 | 351 | 67 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 108.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.5 | 1.9 | 340 | 65 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 0.5 | 322 | 50 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 67.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 2.0 | 161 | 46 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 561.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangch'on?
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 06:31 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Sangch'on?
Local time is 02:07. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangch'on?
Sangch'on is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Sangch'on?
DEM 168 m.
Where is Sangch'on located?
It is at 40.03984, 127.59040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangch'on in?
It is in North Korea.