Location & Surroundings
Bukcheon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 457 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangen, 14 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: 북천
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° 26' 35" N, 127° 32' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 457 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 165 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:56
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
북천
Weather in Bukcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 17.1 | 1.4 | 123 | 78 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.7 | 1.9 | 79 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 75 | 65 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 92.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 90 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 710.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.9 | 88 | 78 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 1.8 | 76 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 83 | 63 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.6 | 280 | 47 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 637.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.6 | 0.9 | 48 | 93 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 151.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 0.9 | 8 | 94 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 345 | 69 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 281 | 42 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 581.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.7 | 1.2 | 108 | 80 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 117.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukcheon?
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Bukcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bukcheon?
Local time is 05:56. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Bukcheon?
Bukcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukcheon?
DEM 457 m.
Where is Bukcheon located?
It is at 35.44292, 127.53441 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukcheon in?
It is in South Korea.