Location & Surroundings
Cheonwon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 45 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gyeongju, less than 2 km away. The national capital Seoul is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 천원
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° 49' 33" N, 129° 12' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 45 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 658 p/km²
- Built-up 15.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:11
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
천원
Weather in Cheonwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cheonwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,021.5 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 | 16.5 | 1.7 | 296 | 57 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 2.6 | 57 | 34 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 0.7 | 234 | 72 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.6 | 1.2 | 279 | 81 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.0 | 285 | 55 | 1,025.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 123 | 36 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 662.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.6 | 1.0 | 195 | 78 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 113.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.7 | 1.0 | 268 | 86 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 0.9 | 277 | 58 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 0.5 | 144 | 31 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 649.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.9 | 0.9 | 209 | 74 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 108.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 1.0 | 261 | 69 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 0.9 | 287 | 55 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 71.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cheonwon?
Now 16.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 21.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Cheonwon today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Cheonwon?
Local time is 19:11. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Cheonwon?
Cheonwon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cheonwon?
DEM 45 m.
Where is Cheonwon located?
It is at 35.82587, 129.21375 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cheonwon in?
It is in South Korea.