Location & Surroundings
Bukchon is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongju-si, 6 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 110 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cheongju International Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: 북촌
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
36° 39' 38" N, 127° 25' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 51 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,823 p/km²
- Built-up 10.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:31
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
북촌
Weather in Bukchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 11.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
5.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,028.0 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 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 301 | 30 | 1,028.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 3.0 | 310 | 24 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 583.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.9 | 0.2 | 291 | 50 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 0.8 | 99 | 49 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.5 | 1.5 | 186 | 42 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.6 | 1.1 | 120 | 55 | 1,020.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 175.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.0 | 1.1 | 155 | 56 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.0 | 1.0 | 96 | 70 | 1,018.1 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.0 | 1.3 | 223 | 75 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 5.2 | 282 | 42 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.1 | 2.1 | 208 | 71 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 1.9 | 218 | 89 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.4 | 3.2 | 312 | 46 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 51.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukchon?
Now 5.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 11.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 Bukchon today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 10h 51m.
What is the local time in Bukchon?
Local time is 16:31. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Bukchon?
Bukchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukchon?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Bukchon located?
It is at 36.66069, 127.43231 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukchon in?
It is in South Korea.