Location & Surroundings
Dochon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangen, 13 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 230 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: 도촌 · To-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
35° 31' 46" N, 127° 24' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 170 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:07
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dochon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dochon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.6 | 1.2 | 61 | 77 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 72 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 90.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 0.9 | 88 | 40 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 743.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 104 | 76 | 1,018.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 65 | 131.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.9 | 2.2 | 82 | 81 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 3.7 | 94 | 64 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 4.4 | 87 | 46 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 630.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 4.1 | 96 | 76 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 110.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.4 | 2.5 | 91 | 84 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.8 | 95 | 71 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 4.7 | 90 | 56 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 592.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 2.7 | 85 | 81 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 131.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.0 | 1.9 | 70 | 94 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dochon?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.9 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 06:12 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Dochon?
Local time is 09:07. 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 170 m.
Where is Dochon located?
It is at 35.52939, 127.40290 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dochon in?
It is in South Korea.