Location & Surroundings
Chak-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waegwan, 9 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: 작촌
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° 0' 5" N, 128° 17' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:38
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chak-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chak-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,020.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 18.5 | 0.5 | 72 | 86 | 1,020.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 1.6 | 314 | 93 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 75 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 339 | 45 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 722.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.3 | 153 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 160.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.0 | 1.2 | 328 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 9 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 59 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 717.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.6 | 0.3 | 325 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 0.9 | 321 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.1 | 12 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.4 | 18 | 42 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 714.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 1.1 | 156 | 79 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 154.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chak-ch'on?
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Chak-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Chak-ch'on?
Local time is 07:38. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chak-ch'on?
Chak-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chak-ch'on?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Chak-ch'on located?
It is at 36.00147, 128.29500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chak-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.