Location & Surroundings
Hwangchon is a settlement in North Chungcheong, South Korea, at 160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Okcheon, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 145 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Songmu Ab, 28 km away.
Also known as: 황촌 · Hwang-ch’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
36° 22' 25" N, 127° 41' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 160 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:53
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 10 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Hwangchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hwangchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 14.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 13.1 | 3.0 | 287 | 92 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 4.9 | 303 | 51 | 1,020.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 51 | 56.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 6.6 | 304 | 45 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 577.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.6 | 4.0 | 310 | 42 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.9 | 2.1 | 305 | 49 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.1 | 2.2 | 298 | 29 | 1,028.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.7 | 3.3 | 311 | 26 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 589.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.6 | 0.3 | 231 | 51 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 3.6 | 0.5 | 209 | 51 | 1,025.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.5 | 0.3 | 50 | 42 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.8 | 0.3 | 172 | 48 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 296.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.0 | 0.8 | 115 | 70 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 15.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.5 | 0.6 | 128 | 96 | 1,018.1 | 3.84 / 3.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Hwangchon?
Now 13.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.9 to 14.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 Hwangchon today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Hwangchon?
Local time is 13:53. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Hwangchon?
Hwangchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hwangchon?
DEM 160 m.
Where is Hwangchon located?
It is at 36.37348, 127.69790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hwangchon in?
It is in South Korea.