Location & Surroundings
Hŭkch’ŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: 흑천
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° 15' 21" N, 128° 3' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 449 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 263 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
흑천
ko
Hŭkch’ŏn
Weather in Hukch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hukch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 279 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (113 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 15.9 | 1.1 | 113 | 81 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.4 | 214 | 79 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 294 | 62 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 279.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 1.0 | 323 | 77 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.4 | 0.3 | 325 | 87 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 0.7 | 246 | 76 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 50.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 282 | 52 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 555.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 0.3 | 205 | 86 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 167.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.3 | 0.4 | 70 | 89 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 0.5 | 236 | 64 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.8 | 262 | 43 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 745.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.3 | 1.1 | 35 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 178.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 11.6 | 1.0 | 69 | 78 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hukch'on?
Now 15.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 21.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 279 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 Hukch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Hukch'on?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hukch'on?
Hukch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hukch'on?
DEM 449 m.
Where is Hukch'on located?
It is at 37.25570, 128.05790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hukch'on in?
It is in South Korea.