Location & Surroundings
Sanghyŏn-ch’on is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 41 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changam-ch'on, 18 km to the west. The national capital Pyongyang is about 325 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 155 km away.
Also known as: 상현촌
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° 33' 39" N, 128° 59' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 41 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12,202 p/km²
- Built-up 22.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sanghyon-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanghyon-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 16.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 322 W/m2.
Temperature
8.5 C
Wind
3.0 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,024.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 8.5 | 3.0 | 326 | 59 | 1,024.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 0.9 | 24 | 51 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 79.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 2.7 | 165 | 57 | 1,022.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 24 | 322.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.5 | 2.0 | 329 | 83 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 92 | 102.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 1.7 | 325 | 80 | 1,021.3 | 0.05 / 0.14 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.3 | 0.5 | 11 | 66 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 2.8 | 168 | 63 | 1,016.5 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 21 | 456.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 0.8 | 280 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 1.76 / 2.10 | 100 | 98.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.5 | 1.7 | 327 | 92 | 1,008.8 | 28.30 / 30.40 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 2 | 76 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 0 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 2.7 | 177 | 58 | 1,005.1 | 0.07 / 0.56 | 19 | 568.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.4 | 3.5 | 329 | 72 | 1,009.9 | 0.22 / 0.78 | 5 | 95.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 8.5 | 3.0 | 325 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 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 Sanghyon-ch'on?
Now 8.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.5 to 16.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 322 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sanghyon-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Sanghyon-ch'on?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sanghyon-ch'on?
Sanghyon-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sanghyon-ch'on?
DEM 41 m.
Where is Sanghyon-ch'on located?
It is at 40.56083, 128.99222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanghyon-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.