Location & Surroundings
Kalchŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 563 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 40 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 80 km away.
Also known as: 갈전
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° 51' 33" N, 129° 12' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 563 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:22
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kalchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 21.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
5.2 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,022.0 hPa
Clouds
46 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 20.4 | 5.2 | 49 | 71 | 1,022.0 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 2.9 | 36 | 90 | 1,023.1 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 17 | 111.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 3.0 | 27 | 87 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 3.4 | 31 | 79 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 57.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 4.9 | 37 | 60 | 1,020.4 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 3 | 595.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.1 | 1.7 | 355 | 96 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 151.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 2.5 | 22 | 81 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 2.5 | 26 | 69 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 3.9 | 57 | 56 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 723.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.5 | 1.1 | 354 | 96 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 154.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.4 | 1.5 | 327 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 2.2 | 41 | 57 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 104.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 3.9 | 51 | 47 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 717.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalchon?
Now 20.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 21.5 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kalchon today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kalchon?
Local time is 22:22. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kalchon?
Kalchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalchon?
DEM 563 m.
Where is Kalchon located?
It is at 36.85910, 129.21220 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalchon in?
It is in South Korea.