Location & Surroundings
Ŭm-ch’on is a settlement in Pyongyang, North Korea, at 130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sungho 1-tong, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Pyongyang is 40 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang East VIP Airfield, 38 km away.
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° 49' 12" N, 126° 7' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 130 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:57
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Um-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Um-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 19.2 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
7.7 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 16.4 | 7.7 | 303 | 47 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 1.8 | 305 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 0.9 | 289 | 75 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.3 | 1.1 | 325 | 57 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 72.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 3.5 | 301 | 39 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 646.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.1 | 1.2 | 332 | 75 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 0.7 | 27 | 82 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 0.5 | 335 | 64 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 69.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 2.5 | 309 | 38 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 640.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.1 | 0.5 | 267 | 63 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.4 | 0.9 | 111 | 69 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 0.7 | 135 | 57 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 2.4 | 311 | 43 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Um-ch'on?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 19.2 C, max wind 7.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Um-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Um-ch'on?
Local time is 01:57. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Um-ch'on?
Um-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Um-ch'on?
DEM 130 m.
Where is Um-ch'on located?
It is at 38.82000, 126.13250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Um-ch'on in?
It is in North Korea.