Location & Surroundings
Gacheon is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 73 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeosu, 22 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 325 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: 가천 · Kach’ŏn-ri · Kasen-ri · Kach’ŏl-li · Gacheon Ri · Kach’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
34° 43' 40" N, 127° 53' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 73 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 157 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:26
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
가천
Weather in Gacheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gacheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.4 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
5.3 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 18.3 | 5.3 | 31 | 63 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 7.5 | 82 | 56 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 669.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 7.8 | 67 | 64 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 5.3 | 42 | 68 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 5.1 | 33 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 60.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.8 | 59 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 672.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 178 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 135.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 4.4 | 286 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.8 | 6.5 | 299 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 8.1 | 296 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 701.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.9 | 8.1 | 311 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 137.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 4.8 | 330 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.6 | 3.3 | 334 | 56 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gacheon?
Now 18.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.4 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Gacheon today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Gacheon?
Local time is 20:26. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gacheon?
Gacheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gacheon?
DEM 73 m.
Where is Gacheon located?
It is at 34.72769, 127.89459 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gacheon in?
It is in South Korea.