Location & Surroundings
Kuŏk-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 5 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is 89 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: 구억촌
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° 18' 25" N, 127° 56' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 732 p/km²
- Built-up 9.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:24
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
구억촌
ko
Kuŏk-ch’on
Weather in Kuok-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuok-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
13.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 13.6 | 1.3 | 64 | 96 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 58 | 68 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 287 | 38 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 720.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.5 | 1.0 | 61 | 71 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 159.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 1.3 | 55 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 69 | 53 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 0.8 | 52 | 31 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 718.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 1.8 | 73 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 158.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.6 | 1.5 | 71 | 87 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 77 | 67 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 95.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.4 | 275 | 44 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 704.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 1.7 | 105 | 77 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 151.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.2 | 1.5 | 96 | 94 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuok-ch'on?
Now 13.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 721 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 Kuok-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kuok-ch'on?
Local time is 12:24. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kuok-ch'on?
Kuok-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuok-ch'on?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Kuok-ch'on located?
It is at 37.30700, 127.93340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuok-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.