Location & Surroundings
Chikch’ŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 40 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 235 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 79 km away.
Also known as: 직천
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
36° 41' 47" N, 129° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 148 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:42
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 10 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 16.6 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
10.5 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 10.5 | 3.2 | 242 | 47 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.1 | 2.5 | 250 | 53 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.7 | 2.6 | 257 | 67 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.8 | 3.0 | 267 | 66 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 58.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 6.3 | 279 | 47 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 547.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.9 | 3.8 | 256 | 70 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 71.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.9 | 3.5 | 266 | 85 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.6 | 4.7 | 268 | 59 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 57.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.4 | 6.1 | 293 | 29 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 559.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.0 | 3.1 | 268 | 45 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 72.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 2.7 | 266 | 42 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 3.4 | 240 | 53 | 1,022.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 7.9 | 3.3 | 252 | 81 | 1,020.1 | 0.18 / 0.29 | 100 | 51.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikch'on?
Now 10.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 16.6 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Chikch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 10h 47m.
What is the local time in Chikch'on?
Local time is 02:42. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chikch'on?
Chikch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chikch'on?
DEM 148 m.
Where is Chikch'on located?
It is at 36.69650, 129.36660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikch'on in?
It is in South Korea.