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Cheokdo

KO 척도

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Location & Surroundings

Cheokdo is an island in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jangheung, 35 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 355 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 75 km away.

Also known as: 척도 · Ja Seom · Cha-sŏm · Ch’ŏk-to

Overview

Ja Seom is island in South Korea.

It is located in South Jeolla, South Korea.

Basic Data

  • Country South Korea
  • Located in South Jeolla
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 22' 54" N, 127° 1' 32" E
  • Elevation DEM: 31 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Water
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

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Alternate Names

ko
척도
Ja Seom
Cha-sŏm
Ch’ŏk-to

Weather in Cheokdo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cheokdo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 13.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 15.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.

Temperature
13.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,024.3 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 13.7 1.0 201 35 1,024.3 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 13.5 0.6 116 43 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 103.1 n/a
12h 13.3 0.6 45 51 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 14.2 0.2 332 58 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 23.6 n/a
Tomorrow 15.4 1.4 253 60 1,020.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 214.9 n/a
30h 17.0 3.0 209 67 1,019.5 0.06 / 0.06 100 21.8 n/a
36h 15.8 3.5 304 92 1,017.7 4.59 / 4.65 91 0.0 n/a
42h 16.1 3.4 310 83 1,019.5 0.00 / 0.04 0 57.3 n/a
Friday 18.7 7.2 297 53 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 596.9 n/a
54h 16.7 4.6 284 70 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 96.7 n/a
60h 16.3 5.4 288 77 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 16.3 5.6 333 68 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 58.0 n/a
Saturday 17.5 6.5 329 45 1,023.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 601.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cheokdo?
Now 13.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 15.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 215 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 Cheokdo today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 10h 56m.
What is the local time in Cheokdo?
Local time is 02:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Cheokdo?
Cheokdo is a island.
What is the elevation of Cheokdo?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Cheokdo located?
It is at 34.38180, 127.02542 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cheokdo in?
It is in South Korea.

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Sources

Last updated 2017-09-05
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1845813

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