Location & Surroundings
Mojongchon is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 211 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hongch'on, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: 모종촌 · Mojong-ch’on
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° 48' 56" N, 128° 5' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 211 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:14
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 10 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
모종촌
ko
Mojong-ch’on
Weather in Mojongchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mojongchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 1.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 322 W/m2.
Temperature
1.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,024.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 89 | 56 | 1,024.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.1 | 0.5 | 248 | 49 | 1,024.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 21.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.3 | 2.1 | 204 | 56 | 1,018.7 | 0.41 / 0.44 | 87 | 322.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.5 | 1.0 | 139 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 0.96 / 1.40 | 100 | 18.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.9 | 1.0 | 172 | 86 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.8 | 1.4 | 215 | 79 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 41.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 4.8 | 256 | 44 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 522.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.0 | 1.8 | 190 | 71 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 72.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.2 | 1.6 | 202 | 96 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 7.3 | 3.4 | 251 | 37 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.4 | 4.2 | 253 | 21 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 555.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 2.6 | 0.9 | 169 | 43 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 3.3 | 0.6 | 137 | 42 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mojongchon?
Now 1.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.1 to 8.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 322 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 Mojongchon today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 10h 46m.
What is the local time in Mojongchon?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Mojongchon?
Mojongchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mojongchon?
DEM 211 m.
Where is Mojongchon located?
It is at 37.81568, 128.08751 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mojongchon in?
It is in South Korea.