Location & Surroundings
Dongchon is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naju, 11 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 270 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 11 km away.
Also known as: 동촌
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° 7' 43" N, 126° 41' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:06
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
동촌
Weather in Dongchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dongchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 132 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,008.2 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 | 20.9 | 0.9 | 73 | 87 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.3 | 238 | 90 | 1,006.8 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 100 | 132.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.7 | 281 | 95 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.4 | 8 | 96 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.7 | 356 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 3.3 | 340 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 487.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.9 | 350 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.3 | 2 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 2.1 | 360 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 3.2 | 340 | 39 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 707.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 13 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 157.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 0.8 | 47 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 0.2 | 340 | 65 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dongchon?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 132 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 Dongchon today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Dongchon?
Local time is 20:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Dongchon?
Dongchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dongchon?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Dongchon located?
It is at 35.12867, 126.68827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dongchon in?
It is in South Korea.