Location & Surroundings
Sŏbong is a settlement in North Korea, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yomju-up, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pyongyang is about 140 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Uiju Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 서봉
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° 54' 8" N, 124° 34' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 50 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 05:06
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
서봉
Weather in Sobong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sobong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 17.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 208 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (153 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 16.4 | 2.1 | 153 | 82 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 3.4 | 146 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 2.92 / 2.92 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 0.9 | 14 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 1.91 / 4.83 | 99 | 17.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.5 | 6.7 | 313 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 4.01 | 47 | 207.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 3.7 | 317 | 41 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 131.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.0 | 1.2 | 314 | 40 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 2.7 | 310 | 38 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 70.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 6.7 | 312 | 36 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 659.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.7 | 1.7 | 283 | 54 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.5 | 2.5 | 358 | 59 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 4.1 | 350 | 50 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 5.5 | 341 | 42 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 650.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.4 | 3.2 | 356 | 62 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 148.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sobong?
Now 16.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 17.5 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 208 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 Sobong today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sobong?
Local time is 05:06. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sobong?
Sobong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sobong?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Sobong located?
It is at 39.90210, 124.57760 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sobong in?
It is in North Korea.