Location & Surroundings
Dongchon is a settlement in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ganghwa-gun, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is 35 km to the east. The nearest airport is Incheon International, 21 km away.
Also known as: 동촌 · Tong-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° 37' 26" N, 126° 35' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 528 p/km²
- Built-up 8.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:18
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dongchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dongchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
2.0 m/s W (285 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,021.8 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 | 21.1 | 2.0 | 285 | 65 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.8 | 10 | 69 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 1.8 | 57 | 64 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 59.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 287 | 50 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 475.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.9 | 293 | 61 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 24 | 69 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 160 | 63 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 263 | 63 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 338.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 2.0 | 287 | 65 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 107.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 2.1 | 327 | 67 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.6 | 330 | 62 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 63.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 5.4 | 316 | 41 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 713.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 3.6 | 320 | 56 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 186.3 | 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 Dongchon?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 24.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 475 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 06:11 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Dongchon?
Local time is 04:18. 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 11 m.
Where is Dongchon located?
It is at 37.62401, 126.59082 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dongchon in?
It is in South Korea.