Location & Surroundings
Gungchon is a settlement in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, at 62 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Uijeongbu-si, 5 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is 23 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Seoul Air Base, 34 km away.
Also known as: 궁촌 · Kungch’on
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
37° 45' 3" N, 127° 6' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 62 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,484 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:37
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gungchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gungchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,015.9 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 | 28.6 | 1.7 | 336 | 30 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 3 | 57 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 160.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 91 | 71 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 130 | 61 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 3.2 | 281 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 685.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 311 | 64 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 0.5 | 352 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 96 | 69 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.4 | 1.5 | 334 | 39 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 522.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 40 | 64 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 65.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 1.9 | 64 | 75 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.2 | 97 | 64 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.3 | 1.3 | 86 | 71 | 1,015.5 | 1.65 / 1.65 | 100 | 193.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gungchon?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Gungchon today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gungchon?
Local time is 21:37. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Gungchon?
Gungchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gungchon?
DEM 62 m.
Where is Gungchon located?
It is at 37.75070, 127.10320 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gungchon in?
It is in South Korea.