Location & Surroundings
Goncheon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 271 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gimcheon, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 57 km away.
Also known as: 곤천 · Konch’ŏn
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° 11' 33" N, 128° 1' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 271 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:09
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 10 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Goncheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goncheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 16.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
8.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 8.4 | 0.4 | 271 | 89 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.6 | 1.3 | 294 | 82 | 1,018.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 0 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 4.5 | 279 | 52 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 546.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 2.0 | 243 | 87 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 75.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.7 | 2.3 | 248 | 92 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.5 | 4.3 | 279 | 75 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.7 | 5.5 | 297 | 40 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 554.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.3 | 1.4 | 284 | 62 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 79.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 6.6 | 2.0 | 283 | 61 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.7 | 0.6 | 212 | 74 | 1,022.3 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.9 | 0.6 | 168 | 90 | 1,018.9 | 1.39 / 1.84 | 100 | 42.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.3 | 1.1 | 93 | 98 | 1,018.3 | 3.98 / 5.82 | 100 | 7.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 8.0 | 0.9 | 306 | 98 | 1,017.1 | 5.94 / 11.76 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goncheon?
Now 8.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 16.5 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Goncheon today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 10h 49m.
What is the local time in Goncheon?
Local time is 11:09. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Goncheon?
Goncheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Goncheon?
DEM 271 m.
Where is Goncheon located?
It is at 36.19250, 128.02224 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goncheon in?
It is in South Korea.