Location & Surroundings
Cheorwon is a town in Gangwon-do, South Korea with 40,646 inhabitants, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yangju, 44 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is 75 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport, 80 km away.
Also known as: 철원 · Tetsugen · Tsch-hŏl-wŏn · Ch’ŏrwŏn · Cheolwan · Tetugen
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 12' 33" N, 127° 13' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 194 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 40,646
- Pop. Density 1,566 p/km²
- Built-up 30.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:49
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
철원
Weather in Cheorwon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cheorwon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
66 %
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 | 9.1 | 0.9 | 89 | 66 | 1,024.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 0.1 | 82 | 53 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 2.4 | 279 | 43 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 1.0 | 156 | 68 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 118.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.7 | 0.8 | 73 | 81 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.6 | 0.2 | 93 | 64 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.5 | 273 | 43 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 583.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.9 | 0.8 | 116 | 68 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 107.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.3 | 0.8 | 96 | 80 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.4 | 0.5 | 357 | 63 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 2.6 | 284 | 39 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 625.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 0.5 | 97 | 62 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 113.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.2 | 1.4 | 47 | 71 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cheorwon?
Now 9.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 20.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Cheorwon today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Cheorwon?
Local time is 12:49. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Cheorwon?
Cheorwon is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Cheorwon?
Population about 40,646.
What is the elevation of Cheorwon?
DEM 194 m.
Where is Cheorwon located?
It is at 38.20917, 127.21750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cheorwon in?
It is in South Korea.