Location & Surroundings
Gaechun is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 16 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Songmu Ab, 61 km away.
Also known as: 개춘 · Kaech’un
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
36° 9' 53" N, 127° 57' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 192 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:18
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gaechun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaechun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,021.6 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 | 19.1 | 1.2 | 52 | 68 | 1,021.6 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 34 | 41 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 742.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 267 | 67 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 154.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 0.1 | 271 | 76 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.0 | 75 | 63 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 95.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 78 | 46 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 690.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 0.5 | 122 | 74 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.0 | 0.9 | 168 | 86 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 0.5 | 301 | 66 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 308 | 44 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 709.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 1.2 | 257 | 78 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 153.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 1.3 | 275 | 84 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.4 | 1.3 | 296 | 64 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 74.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaechun?
Now 19.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.8 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Gaechun today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Gaechun?
Local time is 20:18. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gaechun?
Gaechun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaechun?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Gaechun located?
It is at 36.16460, 127.95450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaechun in?
It is in South Korea.