Location & Surroundings
Chongjŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 72 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santyoku, 8 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 37 km away.
Also known as: 종전
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
37° 26' 33" N, 129° 4' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 72 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:20
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 17:27
- Day length 10 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chongjon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chongjon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 10.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 88 W/m2.
Temperature
7.7 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.50 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 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 243 | 42 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.4 | 3.1 | 235 | 57 | 1,020.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 10.1 | 5.7 | 237 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.10 / 0.24 | 100 | 88.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.6 | 2.3 | 249 | 82 | 1,016.4 | 0.21 / 0.46 | 100 | 14.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.1 | 2.3 | 257 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 2.04 / 2.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.1 | 2.2 | 280 | 75 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 12 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.1 | 5.9 | 288 | 41 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 519.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.1 | 3.6 | 256 | 60 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 67.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 4.9 | 3.3 | 249 | 56 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.4 | 2.3 | 246 | 39 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.6 | 1.0 | 232 | 34 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 486.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.6 | 2.5 | 256 | 59 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 7.5 | 2.2 | 261 | 53 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chongjon?
Now 7.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.4 to 10.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 88 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chongjon today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 10h 41m.
What is the local time in Chongjon?
Local time is 13:20. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chongjon?
Chongjon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chongjon?
DEM 72 m.
Where is Chongjon located?
It is at 37.44250, 129.07700 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chongjon in?
It is in South Korea.