Location & Surroundings
Chung-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinju, 21 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Chungch’on-ni
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° 22' 35" N, 128° 8' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 182 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 101 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:09
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chung-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chung-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 21.6 | 3.3 | 29 | 67 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 3.6 | 50 | 42 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 705.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.7 | 12 | 81 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 152.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.4 | 355 | 92 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.5 | 33 | 71 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 93.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.3 | 42 | 43 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 683.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 233 | 81 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 149.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.1 | 0.8 | 328 | 89 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 1.2 | 13 | 69 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 1.9 | 58 | 44 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 607.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 116 | 77 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 116.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.1 | 26 | 81 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 1.2 | 14 | 85 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 17.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chung-ch'on?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 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 Chung-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Chung-ch'on?
Local time is 20:09. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Chung-ch'on?
Chung-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chung-ch'on?
DEM 182 m.
Where is Chung-ch'on located?
It is at 35.37639, 128.14306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chung-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.