Location & Surroundings
Bonchon is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jangseong, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: 본촌
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
35° 13' 27" N, 126° 43' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:46
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ko
본촌
Weather in Bonchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bonchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.9 | 48 | 78 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 338 | 47 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 546.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 23 | 76 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 121.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 66 | 77 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.0 | 123 | 71 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 143 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 221.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.6 | 32 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 1.15 / 1.47 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 49 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 1.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.7 | 2.3 | 75 | 89 | 1,012.6 | 3.63 / 5.11 | 100 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 96 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 194.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 52 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 56.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.3 | 72 | 85 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 0.6 | 70 | 78 | 1,009.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bonchon?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Bonchon today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bonchon?
Local time is 18:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Bonchon?
Bonchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bonchon?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Bonchon located?
It is at 35.22409, 126.72417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bonchon in?
It is in South Korea.