Location & Surroundings
Gamchon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 261 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gyeongju, 15 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ulsan Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: 감촌
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° 47' 26" N, 129° 3' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 261 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 195 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:27
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 10 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
감촌
Weather in Gamchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 12.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
6.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (300 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,026.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 300 | 39 | 1,026.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.3 | 1.8 | 301 | 30 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 599.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.3 | 0.6 | 209 | 50 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.4 | 1.0 | 241 | 53 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.2 | 1.3 | 271 | 53 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.7 | 1.9 | 256 | 53 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 400.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.3 | 1.9 | 211 | 79 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.6 | 1.2 | 267 | 91 | 1,018.0 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.5 | 1.6 | 294 | 87 | 1,017.6 | 2.01 / 2.47 | 4 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 4.0 | 292 | 54 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 549.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.7 | 1.8 | 253 | 73 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.0 | 1.8 | 230 | 79 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.7 | 3.6 | 269 | 69 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 57.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamchon?
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 12.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Gamchon today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 54m.
What is the local time in Gamchon?
Local time is 17:27. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gamchon?
Gamchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gamchon?
DEM 261 m.
Where is Gamchon located?
It is at 35.79052, 129.05408 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamchon in?
It is in South Korea.