Location & Surroundings
Chŏksan is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 213 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 22 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Daegu International Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: 적산
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° 55' 51" N, 128° 10' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 213 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:19
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Choksan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Choksan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.41 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 | 17.8 | 1.7 | 16 | 79 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 1.3 | 16 | 87 | 1,020.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.7 | 29 | 95 | 1,021.4 | 2.17 / 2.25 | 99 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 2.8 | 95 | 66 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 63 | 387.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 90 | 1,021.5 | 0.08 / 0.41 | 15 | 109.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 1.5 | 334 | 91 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 1.5 | 346 | 82 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 56 | 59 | 1,018.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 34 | 391.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.1 | 1.0 | 14 | 85 | 1,019.9 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 0 | 111.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.6 | 1.4 | 320 | 90 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.6 | 18 | 70 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 3 | 42 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 735.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.1 | 0.6 | 292 | 70 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Choksan?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 388 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Choksan today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Choksan?
Local time is 07:19. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Choksan?
Choksan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Choksan?
DEM 213 m.
Where is Choksan located?
It is at 35.93086, 128.17942 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Choksan in?
It is in South Korea.