Location & Surroundings
Chŏnch’ŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 88 km away.
Also known as: 전천 · Chŏnch’ŏn-dong
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° 58' 34" N, 129° 7' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:07
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chonch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chonch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 22.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 12.9 | 1.5 | 6 | 98 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 1.5 | 339 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.2 | 1.8 | 28 | 62 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 99.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 3.8 | 44 | 47 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 720.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.7 | 2.0 | 350 | 91 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 153.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 1.7 | 359 | 97 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 2.6 | 31 | 72 | 1,018.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 53 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 3.5 | 57 | 63 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 34 | 531.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.4 | 1.8 | 46 | 88 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 125.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.6 | 0.8 | 341 | 95 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 130 | 68 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 226 | 48 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 692.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 1.3 | 295 | 87 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 129.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chonch'on?
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 22.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Chonch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Chonch'on?
Local time is 07:07. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chonch'on?
Chonch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chonch'on?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Chonch'on located?
It is at 36.97610, 129.11710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chonch'on in?
It is in South Korea.