Location & Surroundings
Kaich’ŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 485 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Neietsu, 16 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 65 km away.
Also known as: 가이천
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° 10' 13" N, 128° 38' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 485 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:44
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
가이천
ko
Kaich’ŏn
Weather in Kaich'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaich'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
13.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,022.7 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 | 13.1 | 1.5 | 30 | 97 | 1,022.7 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 2.0 | 48 | 74 | 1,022.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 67.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 3.1 | 60 | 56 | 1,020.0 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 24 | 600.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.2 | 2.0 | 46 | 95 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 140.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 1.5 | 48 | 97 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 1.2 | 59 | 70 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 20 | 37 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 727.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.8 | 1.8 | 78 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 158.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 11.8 | 1.5 | 51 | 71 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.2 | 49 | 44 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 102.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 59 | 39 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 721.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.6 | 2.1 | 55 | 89 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 153.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.8 | 1.8 | 44 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaich'on?
Now 13.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.6 to 22.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 Kaich'on today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kaich'on?
Local time is 12:44. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kaich'on?
Kaich'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaich'on?
DEM 485 m.
Where is Kaich'on located?
It is at 37.17040, 128.64350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaich'on in?
It is in South Korea.