Location & Surroundings
Gimcheon is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gunsan, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 165 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 김천
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° 4' 49" N, 126° 45' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 189 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:11
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
김천
Weather in Gimcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gimcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 23.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
0.1 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 18.0 | 0.1 | 283 | 87 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 20 | 74 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 4.2 | 263 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 669.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 2.9 | 319 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 142.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.3 | 3.2 | 10 | 59 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.9 | 3.7 | 12 | 34 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 5.3 | 314 | 40 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 677.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 3.4 | 338 | 55 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 139.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 12.1 | 2.3 | 26 | 65 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.7 | 2.7 | 30 | 50 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 5.4 | 346 | 36 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 694.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 1.3 | 0 | 60 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 145.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.7 | 1.6 | 54 | 68 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gimcheon?
Now 18.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 23.8 C, max wind 4.2 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 Gimcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gimcheon?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gimcheon?
Gimcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gimcheon?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Gimcheon located?
It is at 36.08030, 126.75903 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gimcheon in?
It is in South Korea.