Location & Surroundings
Sŏkchang is a settlement in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kowon-up, 34 km to the southeast. The national capital Pyongyang is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kalma Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: 석장 · Seokjang
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° 41' 0" N, 127° 0' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 265 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 13:18
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
석장
ko
Sŏkchang
Weather in Sokchang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokchang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 15.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 285 W/m2.
Temperature
10.8 C
Wind
2.5 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 292 | 87 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 2.8 | 259 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 59.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 4.0 | 242 | 88 | 1,008.3 | 1.44 / 1.46 | 100 | 285.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 4.3 | 287 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.24 | 61 | 11.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 3.7 | 2.9 | 297 | 76 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 3.1 | 284 | 38 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 5.9 | 281 | 38 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 682.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 2.9 | 307 | 68 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 141.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.4 | 2.7 | 301 | 70 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.1 | 2.7 | 287 | 47 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 3.7 | 288 | 33 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 673.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 6.3 | 2.9 | 305 | 65 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 138.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.8 | 1.2 | 348 | 58 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokchang?
Now 10.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 15.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 285 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 Sokchang today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sokchang?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sokchang?
Sokchang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokchang?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Sokchang located?
It is at 39.68331, 127.00636 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokchang in?
It is in North Korea.