Location & Surroundings
Yŏkchŏn-dong is a third-order administrative division in South Pyongan, North Korea, at 44 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sunch'on, less than 2 km away. The national capital Pyongyang is 46 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 역전동 · Yeokjeon-dong
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 25' 28" N, 125° 56' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 44 m
- Timezone Asia/Pyongyang
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,977 p/km²
- Built-up 9.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KPW)
- Phone Prefix +850
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:45
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Alternate Names
ko
역전동
Weather in Yokchon-dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yokchon-dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
2.7 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,023.0 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 | 21.5 | 2.7 | 286 | 47 | 1,023.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 1.2 | 359 | 79 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.4 | 1.0 | 38 | 85 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 0.6 | 52 | 69 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 2.5 | 304 | 46 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 580.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.8 | 0.6 | 5 | 80 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.9 | 1.0 | 85 | 86 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 0.4 | 80 | 72 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 2.2 | 312 | 45 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 530.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 0.9 | 332 | 75 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 90.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.6 | 0.9 | 44 | 84 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.0 | 53 | 68 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 61.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 0.8 | 271 | 39 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 600.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yokchon-dong?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Yokchon-dong today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Yokchon-dong?
Local time is 22:45. Time zone: Asia/Pyongyang (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Yokchon-dong?
Yokchon-dong is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Yokchon-dong?
DEM 44 m.
Where is Yokchon-dong located?
It is at 39.42439, 125.94152 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yokchon-dong in?
It is in North Korea.