Location & Surroundings
Dochon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwangyang, 3 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 300 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: 도촌
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° 57' 9" N, 127° 43' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:42
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
도촌
Weather in Dochon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dochon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 21.4 | 0.7 | 31 | 76 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 3.2 | 177 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 689.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.6 | 283 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 140.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.3 | 2.5 | 313 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.8 | 326 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 61.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 289 | 32 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 675.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 2.6 | 333 | 55 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 142.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.6 | 2.3 | 343 | 65 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 1.6 | 348 | 44 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 139 | 29 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 735.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 2.1 | 349 | 53 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 148.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.9 | 2.3 | 356 | 57 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.4 | 2.1 | 32 | 50 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 58.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dochon?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 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 Dochon today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Dochon?
Local time is 16:42. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Dochon?
Dochon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dochon?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Dochon located?
It is at 34.95240, 127.72327 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dochon in?
It is in South Korea.