Location & Surroundings
Gokchon is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 40 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheonan, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 94 km to the north. The nearest airport is Pyongtaek Ab, 27 km away.
Also known as: 곡촌
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° 43' 39" N, 127° 7' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 40 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 860 p/km²
- Built-up 11.7%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:09
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
곡촌
Weather in Gokchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gokchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 19.5 | 0.9 | 30 | 75 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 333 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 6 | 658.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 0.1 | 117 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.14 / 0.23 | 0 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 142 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.9 | 208 | 77 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 4.2 | 267 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 663.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 3.0 | 276 | 80 | 1,014.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 138.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 3.5 | 329 | 56 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.2 | 4.2 | 335 | 33 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 81.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 5.1 | 309 | 41 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 693.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.2 | 2.1 | 320 | 59 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 141.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 1.6 | 330 | 60 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.5 | 3.7 | 339 | 42 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 84.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gokchon?
Now 19.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Gokchon today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Gokchon?
Local time is 17:09. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gokchon?
Gokchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gokchon?
DEM 40 m.
Where is Gokchon located?
It is at 36.72750, 127.11734 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gokchon in?
It is in South Korea.