Location & Surroundings
Jechwidong is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chuncheon, 10 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is 71 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: 재취동 · Chaech’wi-dong
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
37° 47' 20" N, 127° 43' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:06
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Jechwidong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jechwidong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 17.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
3.9 m/s W (273 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 17.8 | 3.9 | 273 | 76 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.4 | 3.7 | 262 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 9 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.8 | 4.4 | 273 | 60 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.5 | 1.3 | 304 | 42 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.4 | 4.4 | 295 | 29 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 629.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.4 | 1.1 | 179 | 65 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 106.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.2 | 1.0 | 124 | 78 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.8 | 1.0 | 159 | 61 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.4 | 3.8 | 219 | 58 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 453.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 2.1 | 177 | 87 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.2 | 1.1 | 164 | 85 | 1,023.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.6 | 1.0 | 155 | 77 | 1,025.7 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 97 | 35.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 0.9 | 271 | 41 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 520.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jechwidong?
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.8 to 17.8 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Jechwidong today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Jechwidong?
Local time is 22:06. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Jechwidong?
Jechwidong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jechwidong?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Jechwidong located?
It is at 37.78899, 127.73086 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jechwidong in?
It is in South Korea.