Location & Surroundings
Simp’o is a settlement in Chagang, North Korea, at 337 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sijung, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 230 km to the south. The nearest airport is Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: 심포 · 심포리 · Simp’o-ri · Simpo
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
41° 2' 1" N, 126° 20' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 337 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 15:59
- Sunrise 07:12
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 10 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
심포
Weather in Simp'o
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simp'o, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -2.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -6.3 to -1.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 136 W/m2.
Temperature
-2.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,038.8 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 | -2.2 | 0.7 | 25 | 34 | 1,038.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -1.3 | 0.9 | 35 | 62 | 1,036.5 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 135.8 | n/a |
| 12h | -4.3 | 0.5 | 56 | 83 | 1,037.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 71 | 27.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -6.3 | 0.2 | 82 | 81 | 1,036.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -3.7 | 0.6 | 39 | 58 | 1,036.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.9 | 0.7 | 341 | 22 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 458.7 | n/a |
| 36h | -3.9 | 0.8 | 127 | 44 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 59.7 | n/a |
| 42h | -4.8 | 0.8 | 125 | 50 | 1,030.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | -1.6 | 0.5 | 141 | 39 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 25.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.3 | 1.1 | 267 | 29 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 390.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -1.7 | 0.9 | 113 | 54 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.4 | 0.8 | 138 | 58 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 1.3 | 0.2 | 140 | 48 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 27.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simp'o?
Now -2.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: -6.3 to -1.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 136 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 Simp'o today?
Sunrise around 07:12 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 10h 12m.
What is the local time in Simp'o?
Local time is 15:59. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Simp'o?
Simp'o is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simp'o?
DEM 337 m.
Where is Simp'o located?
It is at 41.03364, 126.33449 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simp'o in?
It is in North Korea.