Location & Surroundings
Kwŏn-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 80 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 30 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 59 km away.
Also known as: 권촌
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° 30' 57" N, 129° 22' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 80 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:03
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kwon-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwon-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.4 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
4.5 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 17.9 | 4.5 | 359 | 83 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 5.9 | 10 | 69 | 1,017.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 37 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 6.1 | 28 | 62 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 696.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.3 | 4.0 | 3 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 150.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 3.5 | 346 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 6.0 | 8 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 25 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 7.8 | 24 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 686.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 5.9 | 360 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 45 | 146.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.9 | 5.5 | 356 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 7.2 | 14 | 67 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 6.9 | 33 | 61 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 703.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 3.9 | 38 | 78 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 144.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.7 | 2.2 | 334 | 82 | 1,019.8 | 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 Kwon-ch'on?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 22.4 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 Kwon-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kwon-ch'on?
Local time is 10:03. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Kwon-ch'on?
Kwon-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwon-ch'on?
DEM 80 m.
Where is Kwon-ch'on located?
It is at 36.51580, 129.37240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwon-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.