Location & Surroundings
Deokchon is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hwacheon, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 79 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: 덕촌 · Deogchon · Tŏkch’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
38° 3' 11" N, 127° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 144 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 217 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:41
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
덕촌
Weather in Deokchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Deokchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 23.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 14.7 | 0.5 | 242 | 76 | 1,022.3 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 0.8 | 58 | 89 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 0.6 | 71 | 67 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 183 | 43 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 517.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 0.5 | 23 | 64 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 89.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 0.4 | 31 | 72 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 0.4 | 216 | 60 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 214 | 61 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 399.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.5 | 0.6 | 239 | 82 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 95.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 0.5 | 280 | 82 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 252 | 67 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 305 | 38 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 687.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.7 | 1.6 | 37 | 87 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 178.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Deokchon?
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.5 to 23.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 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 Deokchon today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Deokchon?
Local time is 04:41. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Deokchon?
Deokchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Deokchon?
DEM 144 m.
Where is Deokchon located?
It is at 38.05292, 127.63330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Deokchon in?
It is in South Korea.