Location & Surroundings
Daechon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 203 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boseong, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 300 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 30 km away.
Also known as: 대촌
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
34° 52' 28" N, 126° 56' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 203 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:04
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
대촌
Weather in Daechon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Daechon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
8.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,021.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 8.9 | 1.2 | 16 | 64 | 1,021.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.3 | 0.9 | 87 | 55 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 2.1 | 229 | 38 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 615.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 0.3 | 44 | 70 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.3 | 0.8 | 18 | 69 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.4 | 1.3 | 27 | 47 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.0 | 39 | 31 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 599.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 1.4 | 104 | 64 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.8 | 2.1 | 92 | 68 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 6.0 | 101 | 61 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 65.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 7.2 | 114 | 49 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 618.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 7.1 | 109 | 79 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.3 | 5.5 | 114 | 85 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Daechon?
Now 8.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 8.9 to 20.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Daechon today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Daechon?
Local time is 12:04. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Daechon?
Daechon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Daechon?
DEM 203 m.
Where is Daechon located?
It is at 34.87439, 126.94025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Daechon in?
It is in South Korea.