Location & Surroundings
Choecheon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iksan, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: 최천
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° 2' 12" N, 126° 54' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 140 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:53
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
최천
Weather in Choecheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Choecheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 3.9 | 82 | 68 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 2.9 | 60 | 82 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.9 | 72 | 73 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 57.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.3 | 350 | 52 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 699.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 2.1 | 54 | 79 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 159.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.3 | 1.9 | 46 | 87 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 46 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 91.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 3.1 | 327 | 50 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.7 | 2.3 | 4 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 168.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 15 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 29 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 1.8 | 317 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 708.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.0 | 1.2 | 84 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 165.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Choecheon?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 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 Choecheon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Choecheon?
Local time is 06:53. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Choecheon?
Choecheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Choecheon?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Choecheon located?
It is at 36.03678, 126.90242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Choecheon in?
It is in South Korea.