Location & Surroundings
Jukchon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iksan, 9 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 죽촌
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' 20" N, 126° 56' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 306 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:37
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
죽촌
Weather in Jukchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jukchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (338 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 27.4 | 1.7 | 338 | 54 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 71 | 83 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 126.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 44 | 88 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 2.6 | 41 | 71 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 90.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 3.2 | 348 | 51 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 718.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 2.6 | 6 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 167.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.4 | 46 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 61 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 89.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.4 | 2.3 | 342 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 705.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.9 | 1.7 | 62 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 164.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 1.5 | 61 | 81 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 55 | 67 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 2.1 | 319 | 46 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 715.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jukchon?
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 718 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 Jukchon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Jukchon?
Local time is 23:37. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Jukchon?
Jukchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jukchon?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Jukchon located?
It is at 36.02210, 126.93789 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jukchon in?
It is in South Korea.