Location & Surroundings
Taegok is a settlement in P'yongan-bukto, North Korea, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uiju, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Pyongyang is about 170 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Uiju Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: 대곡 · Daegok
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° 16' 15" N, 124° 37' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 51 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,453 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:45
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taegok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taegok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,020.0 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 | 11.8 | 2.1 | 358 | 87 | 1,020.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.7 | 2.0 | 350 | 68 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 3.2 | 346 | 45 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 724.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 1.8 | 356 | 68 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 200.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.1 | 1.8 | 17 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 1.4 | 42 | 62 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 3.9 | 235 | 46 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 713.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.4 | 1.4 | 145 | 74 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 195.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.5 | 1.4 | 54 | 75 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.2 | 51 | 62 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 220 | 42 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 702.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 0.8 | 124 | 76 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 192.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 13.1 | 1.3 | 53 | 74 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taegok?
Now 11.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 21.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 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 Taegok today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Taegok?
Local time is 11:45. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Taegok?
Taegok is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taegok?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Taegok located?
It is at 40.27083, 124.63015 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taegok in?
It is in North Korea.