Location & Surroundings
Sik-kol is a valley in Kangwon-do, North Korea, at 422 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hoeyang, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pyongyang is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: 식골 · Sikgol
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 42' 9" N, 127° 35' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 422 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 529 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:48
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
식골
Weather in Sik-kol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sik-kol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 23.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
13.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,020.1 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 | 13.8 | 1.4 | 14 | 95 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 1.2 | 4 | 95 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 200 | 72 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 4.1 | 249 | 52 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 661.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 2.0 | 229 | 90 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.0 | 1.8 | 209 | 96 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 1.9 | 205 | 84 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.3 | 129 | 50 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 536.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.2 | 2.4 | 13 | 98 | 1,020.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 2.0 | 23 | 97 | 1,020.6 | 0.12 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 41 | 92 | 1,020.4 | 0.05 / 0.27 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 2.2 | 29 | 85 | 1,017.2 | 0.10 / 0.37 | 100 | 228.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.5 | 1.4 | 29 | 97 | 1,016.5 | 4.26 / 4.63 | 100 | 36.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sik-kol?
Now 13.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.2 to 23.1 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Sik-kol today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Sik-kol?
Local time is 04:48. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sik-kol?
Sik-kol is a valley.
What is the elevation of Sik-kol?
DEM 422 m.
Where is Sik-kol located?
It is at 38.70239, 127.58485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sik-kol in?
It is in North Korea.