Location & Surroundings
Ku-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 61 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sangju, 8 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 27 km away.
Also known as: 구촌
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° 24' 23" N, 128° 14' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 61 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 178 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:18
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ku-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ku-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 459 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.4 | 1.4 | 27 | 76 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 90 | 62 | 1,019.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 45 | 458.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 117 | 87 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 0 | 118.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 1.0 | 347 | 95 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 0.8 | 62 | 78 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 339 | 48 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 719.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 39 | 79 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 159.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 0.5 | 49 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.0 | 0.9 | 65 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 1.2 | 355 | 42 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 715.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.8 | 0.9 | 48 | 77 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 155.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 0.9 | 22 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.6 | 0.8 | 57 | 69 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 96.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ku-ch'on?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 25.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 459 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 Ku-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Ku-ch'on?
Local time is 18:18. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ku-ch'on?
Ku-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ku-ch'on?
DEM 61 m.
Where is Ku-ch'on located?
It is at 36.40630, 128.24930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ku-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.