Location & Surroundings
Kalch’ŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santyoku, 3 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 195 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 37 km away.
Also known as: Shūgan-ri · 갈천 · Ch’uam-ni
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° 28' 0" N, 129° 10' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,029 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:54
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kalch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 21.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 17.7 | 3.2 | 281 | 80 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 2.9 | 333 | 82 | 1,017.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 17 | 63 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 48 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 2.9 | 68 | 61 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 691.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 2.1 | 195 | 78 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 1.9 | 239 | 80 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.4 | 166 | 69 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 98.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 3.8 | 136 | 62 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 671.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 3.0 | 186 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 140.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 2.8 | 254 | 78 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 248 | 60 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 40 | 68 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 503.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.6 | 1.9 | 314 | 86 | 1,020.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 83.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalch'on?
Now 17.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 21.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Kalch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kalch'on?
Local time is 07:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kalch'on?
Kalch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalch'on?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Kalch'on located?
It is at 37.46667, 129.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalch'on in?
It is in South Korea.