Location & Surroundings
Chuncheon is a city in Gangwon-do, South Korea with 286,124 inhabitants, at 92 m elevation. The national capital Seoul is 75 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: 춘천 · 춘천시 · تشنتشون · 春川市 · Çunçeon · Чхунчхон
Overview
Chuncheon is city in South Korea, capital of Gangwon Province — KO 대한민국 강원도의 도청 소재지.
It is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
The population is about 281,596 (2015).
It covers about 1,116 square kilometre.
Also known as: Ch'unch'ŏn
Media
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in Gangwon Province
- Area 1,116 square kilometre
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 52' 29" N, 127° 44' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 92 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Population 286,124
- Pop. Density 13,052 p/km²
- Built-up 41.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:54
- Sunrise 07:00
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 10 h 25 min
Subdivisions
Alternate Names
ko
춘천
ko
춘천시
ar
تشنتشون
zh
ja
春川市
tr
Çunçeon
ru
Чхунчхон
mn
Чүньчонь
fa
چانچئون
lt
Čunčonas
eo
Ĉunĉon
hak
Chhûn-chhôn-sṳ
ur
چونچیون
yue
春川
et
Ch'unch'ŏn
cs
sk
Čchunčchon
Weather in Chuncheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chuncheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 5.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 147 W/m2.
Temperature
3.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,035.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 34 | 36 | 1,035.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.3 | 0.8 | 26 | 68 | 1,032.9 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 100 | 146.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 3.1 | 0.3 | 74 | 95 | 1,034.2 | 3.30 / 4.12 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.0 | 0.9 | 5 | 95 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 5.0 | 0.8 | 28 | 91 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.0 | 1.8 | 356 | 64 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.5 | 1.1 | 305 | 89 | 1,028.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 53.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 1.7 | 0.6 | 308 | 93 | 1,027.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.8 | 0.9 | 215 | 81 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 37.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 3.0 | 259 | 28 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 489.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.3 | 0.5 | 190 | 61 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.6 | 0.5 | 104 | 74 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.7 | 0.4 | 113 | 69 | 1,028.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 36.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chuncheon?
Now 3.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.1 to 5.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 147 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 Chuncheon today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 10h 25m.
What is the local time in Chuncheon?
Local time is 16:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chuncheon?
Chuncheon is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Chuncheon?
Population about 286,124.
What is the elevation of Chuncheon?
DEM 92 m.
Where is Chuncheon located?
It is at 37.87472, 127.73417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chuncheon in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website tour.chuncheon.go.kr
- Commons category Chuncheon