Location & Surroundings
Gokchon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonggwang, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 245 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 32 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
35° 21' 48" N, 126° 35' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 85 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:08
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 10 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 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 24.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.4 | 0.5 | 118 | 89 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 108 | 75 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 4.3 | 312 | 67 | 1,017.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 598.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 3 | 88 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 84.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.2 | 39 | 91 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 2.1 | 34 | 78 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 4.1 | 349 | 55 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 605.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 64 | 78 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 109.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 1.3 | 104 | 76 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 2.4 | 138 | 76 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 3.2 | 147 | 61 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 235.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 3.2 | 136 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 4.9 | 132 | 93 | 1,009.0 | 3.43 / 3.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gokchon?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 24.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gokchon?
Local time is 12:08. 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 39 m.
Where is Gokchon located?
It is at 35.36343, 126.59045 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gokchon in?
It is in South Korea.