Location & Surroundings
Cheokcheon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeongeup, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: 척천
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° 38' 11" N, 126° 57' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 33 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 185 p/km²
- Built-up 9.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:23
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
척천
Weather in Cheokcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cheokcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.8 | 1.3 | 92 | 70 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.4 | 307 | 60 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 622.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 151 | 86 | 1,018.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 90 | 90 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.3 | 13 | 73 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 4.7 | 333 | 50 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 724.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 343 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 169.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.0 | 0.7 | 47 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 1.4 | 359 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.5 | 318 | 51 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 712.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 0.8 | 177 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 123 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 0.9 | 120 | 69 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 86.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cheokcheon?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Cheokcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Cheokcheon?
Local time is 18:23. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Cheokcheon?
Cheokcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cheokcheon?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Cheokcheon located?
It is at 35.63649, 126.96295 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cheokcheon in?
It is in South Korea.