Location & Surroundings
Jikhwan is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pohang, 13 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: 직환
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° 1' 33" N, 129° 30' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 106 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:54
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 10 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
직환
Weather in Jikhwan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jikhwan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 15.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
15.5 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 15.5 | 4.9 | 296 | 39 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.5 | 5.8 | 275 | 47 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.7 | 5.2 | 271 | 69 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.3 | 3.4 | 274 | 72 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.5 | 3.0 | 270 | 46 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 506.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.3 | 3.7 | 246 | 66 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.2 | 4.2 | 244 | 71 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.5 | 4.1 | 239 | 66 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 4.8 | 245 | 51 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 317.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.5 | 4.2 | 251 | 62 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 3.6 | 260 | 65 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.3 | 5.1 | 270 | 70 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 3.6 | 264 | 51 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 359.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jikhwan?
Now 15.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 7.7 to 15.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 506 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 Jikhwan today?
Sunrise around 06:52 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 10h 27m.
What is the local time in Jikhwan?
Local time is 00:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Jikhwan?
Jikhwan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jikhwan?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Jikhwan located?
It is at 36.02586, 129.50394 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jikhwan in?
It is in South Korea.