Location & Surroundings
Sŏnbau-gol is a settlement in North Hamgyong, North Korea, at 470 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kilju, 16 km to the east. The national capital Pyongyang is about 360 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Chongjin Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Sŏnbawi-gol · Sŏnam-dong · 선바우골 · Seonbaugol
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
40° 56' 30" N, 129° 8' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 470 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 07:01
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sonbau-gol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonbau-gol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 W/m2.
Temperature
13.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,022.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 13.7 | 2.2 | 302 | 75 | 1,022.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 1.8 | 290 | 60 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 214 | 53 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 162 | 48 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 470.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.3 | 3.2 | 314 | 64 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 124.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.4 | 2.6 | 305 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.7 | 287 | 39 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 101.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 2.5 | 173 | 44 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 729.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.6 | 0.9 | 264 | 87 | 1,019.5 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 62 | 164.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 1.1 | 299 | 89 | 1,018.9 | 0.21 / 0.41 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.3 | 1.7 | 190 | 75 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 17 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 4.5 | 175 | 64 | 1,015.3 | 0.67 / 0.72 | 54 | 649.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.4 | 2.0 | 304 | 93 | 1,018.8 | 0.37 / 1.10 | 5 | 127.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonbau-gol?
Now 13.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 21.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 470 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-gol today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Sonbau-gol?
Local time is 07:01. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonbau-gol?
Sonbau-gol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonbau-gol?
DEM 470 m.
Where is Sonbau-gol located?
It is at 40.94167, 129.13917 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonbau-gol in?
It is in North Korea.