Location & Surroundings
Wŏnch’am is a settlement in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 43 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kujang-up, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Pyongyang is 90 km to the south. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 72 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
39° 49' 34" N, 125° 59' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 43 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 51 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:46
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Wonch'am
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wonch'am, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.4 to 8.0 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 W/m2.
Temperature
6.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,022.4 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 6.9 | 2.9 | 340 | 53 | 1,022.4 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.0 | 7.9 | 311 | 29 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 544.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 0.8 | 2.4 | 321 | 38 | 1,027.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 18h | -1.4 | 1.7 | 346 | 39 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 1.6 | 1.9 | 359 | 27 | 1,029.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 44.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.3 | 1.9 | 255 | 31 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 534.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.9 | 1.9 | 112 | 47 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.1 | 1.6 | 98 | 57 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 4.6 | 1.9 | 107 | 86 | 1,020.6 | 1.97 / 1.97 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.9 | 1.2 | 73 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 3.57 / 5.54 | 100 | 46.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 1.3 | 118 | 94 | 1,017.2 | 0.78 / 6.32 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.2 | 1.3 | 114 | 93 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 8.8 | 1.4 | 116 | 83 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 38.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wonch'am?
Now 6.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -1.4 to 8.0 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 544 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 Wonch'am today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Wonch'am?
Local time is 20:46. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Wonch'am?
Wonch'am is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wonch'am?
DEM 43 m.
Where is Wonch'am located?
It is at 39.82611, 125.98528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wonch'am in?
It is in North Korea.