Location & Surroundings
Sonam-san is a mountain in South Hamgyong, North Korea, at 1,963 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yonggwang-up, 73 km to the south. The national capital Pyongyang is about 235 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Changbaishan Airport, about 155 km away.
Also known as: 소남산
Overview
Sonam-san is mountain in North Korea.
It is located in North Korea.
Basic Data
- Country North Korea
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 40' 45" N, 127° 26' 52" E
- Elevation 1963 m (DEM: 1955 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 13:24
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
소남산
Weather in Sonam-san
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonam-san, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 8.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,028.1 hPa
Clouds
40 %
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 | -1.7 | 1.0 | 136 | 60 | 1,028.1 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.9 | 0.8 | 211 | 27 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 44.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.8 | 1.1 | 295 | 32 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 386.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.1 | 1.4 | 172 | 51 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.7 | 0.3 | 210 | 59 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.1 | 1.4 | 342 | 51 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 44.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.5 | 315 | 44 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 473.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.3 | 1.3 | 6 | 85 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 77.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 2.0 | 1.5 | 14 | 94 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.3 | 0.7 | 42 | 76 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 46.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.1 | 0.7 | 247 | 69 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 369.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.9 | 1.8 | 173 | 93 | 1,025.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 3.9 | 1.6 | 174 | 97 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonam-san?
Now -1.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 8.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 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 Sonam-san today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 10h 52m.
What is the local time in Sonam-san?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonam-san?
Sonam-san is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Sonam-san?
Elevation about 1,963 m. DEM 1,955 m.
Where is Sonam-san located?
It is at 40.67917, 127.44778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonam-san in?
It is in North Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry