Location & Surroundings
Sin-ch’on is a settlement in South Hwanghae, North Korea, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anak, 11 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is 51 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Onchon, 42 km away.
Also known as: 신촌 · Sinchon
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
38° 36' 30" N, 125° 31' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 37 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:48
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
신촌
ko
Sin-ch’on
Weather in Sin-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sin-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (298 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,022.3 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 | 11.9 | 1.7 | 298 | 59 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 1.1 | 27 | 64 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.0 | 1.7 | 109 | 55 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 3.4 | 166 | 33 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 645.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.8 | 0.2 | 274 | 60 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 141.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.8 | 1.1 | 116 | 68 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 2.9 | 143 | 66 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 57.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 6.5 | 196 | 52 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 577.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.1 | 1.5 | 237 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 6.09 / 6.09 | 92 | 84.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 2.3 | 174 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 5.8 | 306 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 42 | 47.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 6.7 | 304 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 70 | 416.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.2 | 3.5 | 326 | 58 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sin-ch'on?
Now 11.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Sin-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Sin-ch'on?
Local time is 02:48. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sin-ch'on?
Sin-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sin-ch'on?
DEM 37 m.
Where is Sin-ch'on located?
It is at 38.60837, 125.52029 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sin-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.