Location & Surroundings
Bukchang is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 94 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chungju, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 105 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: 북창 · Pukch’ang
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° 0' 36" N, 127° 54' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 94 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 113 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:14
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
북창
ko
Pukch’ang
Weather in Bukchang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukchang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.2 | 1.2 | 16 | 33 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 98 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 158.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.5 | 1.6 | 86 | 83 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.3 | 77 | 68 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 89.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 0.6 | 268 | 46 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 691.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 135 | 76 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.3 | 1.5 | 98 | 93 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 96 | 74 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 82.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.3 | 2.6 | 284 | 52 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 649.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.6 | 1.0 | 220 | 87 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 138.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 0.6 | 183 | 95 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 22 | 82 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 73.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.9 | 1.0 | 2 | 44 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 654.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukchang?
Now 27.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Bukchang today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bukchang?
Local time is 00:14. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Bukchang?
Bukchang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukchang?
DEM 94 m.
Where is Bukchang located?
It is at 37.00990, 127.90860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukchang in?
It is in South Korea.