Location & Surroundings
Sim-ch’on is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 21 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ch'osal-li, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 35 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: 심촌 · Simchon
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
39° 13' 16" N, 125° 25' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 21 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 06:55
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
심촌
Weather in Sim-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sim-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 21.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,023.0 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 | 15.5 | 1.3 | 256 | 58 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 1.8 | 128 | 66 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.0 | 2.7 | 139 | 63 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 3.3 | 265 | 52 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 0.3 | 220 | 76 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 125.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.4 | 1.1 | 87 | 80 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.2 | 77 | 69 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 61.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 3.6 | 293 | 57 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 560.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 1.1 | 295 | 78 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 102 | 82 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.7 | 1.3 | 94 | 73 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 3.0 | 295 | 55 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 547.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.7 | 1.7 | 317 | 78 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 108.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sim-ch'on?
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 21.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Sim-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Sim-ch'on?
Local time is 06:55. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sim-ch'on?
Sim-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sim-ch'on?
DEM 21 m.
Where is Sim-ch'on located?
It is at 39.22111, 125.42944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sim-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.