Location & Surroundings
Sŏkkan is a railroad station in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 153 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kujang-up, 18 km to the north. The national capital Pyongyang is 79 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 63 km away.
Also known as: 석간 · 석간역 · Sŏkkan-yŏk · Seokgan · Seokganyeok
Basic Data
- Type railroad station (RSTN)
- a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 42' 21" N, 126° 3' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 153 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,890 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:25
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
석간
ko
석간역
Weather in Sokkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
12.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,023.5 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 | 12.4 | 1.5 | 92 | 60 | 1,023.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 210 | 41 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 638.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.3 | 1.9 | 104 | 74 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 132.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.8 | 1.8 | 87 | 84 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.0 | 1.7 | 107 | 71 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 42.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.3 | 1.8 | 207 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 98 | 446.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.0 | 1.4 | 191 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 11.83 / 12.34 | 28 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.3 | 0.9 | 175 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.2 | 1.5 | 291 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 20 | 64.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 6.0 | 322 | 58 | 1,010.3 | 0.23 / 0.25 | 31 | 493.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.3 | 1.8 | 320 | 71 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 123.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.6 | 1.3 | 1 | 84 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.3 | 1.3 | 26 | 66 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokkan?
Now 12.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 19.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Sokkan today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Sokkan?
Local time is 18:25. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sokkan?
Sokkan is a railroad station.
What is the elevation of Sokkan?
DEM 153 m.
Where is Sokkan located?
It is at 39.70570, 126.05994 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokkan in?
It is in North Korea.