Location & Surroundings
Ch’apyŏng is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yanggu, 17 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yangyang International Airport, 42 km away.
Also known as: 차평
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
38° 5' 46" N, 128° 11' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 236 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 98 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:37
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ch'apyong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'apyong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 16.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 115 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,019.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
3.86 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 | 15.5 | 1.8 | 62 | 86 | 1,019.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 1.6 | 67 | 98 | 1,019.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 1.7 | 68 | 91 | 1,019.5 | 0.14 / 0.42 | 100 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 91 | 91 | 1,016.9 | 0.05 / 0.47 | 100 | 115.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.8 | 0.5 | 205 | 98 | 1,016.9 | 3.39 / 3.86 | 100 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.5 | 0.3 | 51 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 1.1 | 82 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 251 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 631.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.8 | 1.4 | 247 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 89.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 0.8 | 266 | 96 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 242 | 80 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 255 | 58 | 1,006.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 57 | 505.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 14.1 | 1.0 | 237 | 96 | 1,010.1 | 1.61 / 1.89 | 0 | 113.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'apyong?
Now 15.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 16.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 115 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ch'apyong today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Ch'apyong?
Local time is 02:37. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'apyong?
Ch'apyong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'apyong?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Ch'apyong located?
It is at 38.09602, 128.18639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'apyong in?
It is in South Korea.