Location & Surroundings
Daechon is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 74 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chungju, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is 92 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 42 km away.
Also known as: 대촌 · Tae-ch’on
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° 4' 48" N, 127° 49' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 74 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 152 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:35
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
대촌
ko
Tae-ch’on
Weather in Daechon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Daechon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 16.2 | 0.5 | 200 | 96 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 223 | 85 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 322 | 56 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 514.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 0.8 | 61 | 75 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 90.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 1.4 | 79 | 88 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 82 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 249 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 320.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.2 | 0.8 | 63 | 98 | 1,016.4 | 5.74 / 6.24 | 100 | 15.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.9 | 1.2 | 87 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.4 | 0.9 | 84 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 267 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 497.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.1 | 147 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 100 | 86.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.6 | 1.0 | 96 | 93 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Daechon?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 514 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 06:16 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Daechon?
Local time is 09:35. 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 74 m.
Where is Daechon located?
It is at 37.07991, 127.81918 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Daechon in?
It is in South Korea.