Location & Surroundings
Chung-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 436 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santyoku, 18 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 195 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 55 km away.
Also known as: 중촌
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
37° 16' 54" N, 129° 7' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 436 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:13
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 39 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 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
12.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,021.0 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 272 | 82 | 1,021.0 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 0.5 | 2 | 59 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 108.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 82 | 54 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 661.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.7 | 225 | 80 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 141.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.9 | 1.8 | 234 | 68 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 106 | 61 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.5 | 98 | 54 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 605.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.8 | 207 | 92 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 155.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.6 | 2.4 | 221 | 81 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 271 | 57 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 90.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.9 | 12 | 53 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 681.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 234 | 81 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 148.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.4 | 2.6 | 256 | 65 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chung-ch'on?
Now 12.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 21.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 06:00 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Chung-ch'on?
Local time is 13:13. 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 436 m.
Where is Chung-ch'on located?
It is at 37.28180, 129.13090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chung-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.