Location & Surroundings
Girancheon is a stream in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 101 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Andong, 11 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 200 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 44 km away.
Also known as: 길안천 · Kitsuansen · Kichian-sen · Kiran-ch’ŏn
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 31' 51" N, 128° 50' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 101 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 283 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:25
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
길안천
Weather in Girancheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Girancheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 21.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 17.4 | 2.0 | 247 | 82 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 2.9 | 266 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 3.1 | 272 | 49 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 4.4 | 288 | 24 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 528.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.5 | 1.0 | 273 | 52 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 135.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.8 | 0.4 | 294 | 69 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.5 | 1.0 | 284 | 52 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 2.2 | 280 | 31 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 700.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.1 | 1.3 | 100 | 66 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 1.0 | 49 | 79 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.5 | 1.0 | 47 | 70 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 2.9 | 104 | 58 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 341.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 13.2 | 1.5 | 49 | 77 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 35.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Girancheon?
Now 17.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.5 to 21.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Girancheon today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Girancheon?
Local time is 07:25. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Girancheon?
Girancheon is a stream.
What is the elevation of Girancheon?
DEM 101 m.
Where is Girancheon located?
It is at 36.53079, 128.83498 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Girancheon in?
It is in South Korea.