Location & Surroundings
Sŏnbau is a settlement in Pyongyang, North Korea, at 30 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chunghwa, 12 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 10 km away.
Also known as: Ibam · 선바우 · Seonbau
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° 57' 50" N, 125° 50' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 30 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 115 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:30
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sonbau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonbau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.9 C, max wind 9.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.9 | 2.1 | 354 | 40 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.8 | 2.5 | 296 | 71 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 79.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.7 | 4.4 | 284 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.0 | 7.2 | 306 | 62 | 1,017.7 | 0.34 / 0.38 | 43 | 40.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.8 | 9.1 | 302 | 33 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 570.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.9 | 4.4 | 326 | 38 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.5 | 2.5 | 319 | 45 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.0 | 2.8 | 360 | 43 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.2 | 2.6 | 343 | 33 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 578.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.7 | 0.6 | 105 | 48 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 98.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.6 | 1.8 | 61 | 54 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.8 | 1.4 | 84 | 49 | 1,026.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 40.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.6 | 0.9 | 259 | 46 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 453.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonbau?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 17.9 C, max wind 9.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Sonbau today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 04m.
What is the local time in Sonbau?
Local time is 22:30. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonbau?
Sonbau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonbau?
DEM 30 m.
Where is Sonbau located?
It is at 38.96389, 125.84583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonbau in?
It is in North Korea.