Location & Surroundings
Kŭmch’ŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 83 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinju, 22 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Kŭmch’ŏl-li
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
35° 23' 29" N, 128° 5' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 83 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:22
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kumch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kumch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 20.4 | 2.0 | 26 | 70 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.7 | 45 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 723.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 1.0 | 2 | 80 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 157.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 341 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.3 | 23 | 70 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 3.2 | 55 | 46 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 701.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.6 | 19 | 82 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 150.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.5 | 1.6 | 352 | 91 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.2 | 1.2 | 40 | 70 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.3 | 79 | 45 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 699.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 234 | 83 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 111.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 1.0 | 311 | 93 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 1.0 | 23 | 70 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 94.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kumch'on?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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 Kumch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kumch'on?
Local time is 15:22. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kumch'on?
Kumch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kumch'on?
DEM 83 m.
Where is Kumch'on located?
It is at 35.39139, 128.08833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kumch'on in?
It is in South Korea.