Location & Surroundings

Ch’uktu is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boseong, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 335 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 48 km away.

Also known as: 축두

Basic Data

  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 33' 58" N, 127° 12' 54" E
  • Elevation DEM: 5 m
  • Timezone Asia/Seoul
  • Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 67 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Won (KRW)
  • Phone Prefix +82

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

ko
축두
ko
Ch’uktu

Weather in Ch'uktu

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ch'uktu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 17.1 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.

Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
6.7 m/s NW (307 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 17.1 6.7 307 79 1,010.1 - / 0.00 25 0.0 n/a
6h 13.1 5.8 324 76 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 77.3 n/a
12h 13.7 4.9 306 85 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
18h 12.6 8.1 322 63 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 52.0 n/a
Tomorrow 12.8 8.9 324 48 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 71 560.6 n/a
30h 7.7 5.4 338 56 1,029.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 82.1 n/a
36h 6.6 3.1 335 58 1,030.3 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
42h 7.6 6.2 353 48 1,034.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 53.5 n/a
Saturday 11.4 5.5 344 33 1,032.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 587.6 n/a
54h 6.3 3.1 5 51 1,033.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 87.0 n/a
60h 6.3 1.9 41 51 1,032.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
66h 8.5 1.8 16 44 1,034.0 0.00 / 0.00 99 36.8 n/a
Sunday 13.1 1.6 63 41 1,030.8 0.00 / 0.00 83 374.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ch'uktu?
Now 17.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.6 to 17.1 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 561 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 Ch'uktu today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 10h 42m.
What is the local time in Ch'uktu?
Local time is 22:19. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ch'uktu?
Ch'uktu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ch'uktu?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Ch'uktu located?
It is at 34.56612, 127.21487 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ch'uktu in?
It is in South Korea.

Sources

Last updated 2023-06-21
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6684729

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