Location & Surroundings
Bonchon is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masan, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 275 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 5 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° 5' 37" N, 126° 46' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 29 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 876 p/km²
- Built-up 12.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:56
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 17 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 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
4.8 m/s N (346 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,012.8 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 | 28.5 | 4.8 | 346 | 41 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 360 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 175.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 9 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 8 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 92.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 2.0 | 346 | 42 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 725.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 206 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 170.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 1.1 | 105 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 89 | 64 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 91.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 2.6 | 320 | 43 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 720.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 0.3 | 204 | 85 | 1,018.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 53 | 155.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.7 | 0.6 | 44 | 90 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 69 | 73 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.1 | 4.9 | 318 | 54 | 1,017.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 31 | 703.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bonchon?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 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 06:18 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bonchon?
Local time is 01:56. 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 29 m.
Where is Bonchon located?
It is at 35.09357, 126.77544 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bonchon in?
It is in South Korea.