Location & Surroundings
Munchon is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gunsan, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gunsan Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: 문촌
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
36° 2' 51" N, 126° 47' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:46
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
문촌
Weather in Munchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Munchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,019.7 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 21.7 | 3.6 | 77 | 72 | 1,019.7 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 1.0 | 329 | 54 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 696.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 3.5 | 53 | 76 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 150.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 2.2 | 42 | 82 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 3.3 | 55 | 69 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 90.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 4.2 | 309 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 717.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 2.6 | 356 | 74 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 168.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 1.5 | 52 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 38 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 88.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.9 | 318 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 706.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.9 | 27 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 165.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 71 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.9 | 2.1 | 74 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 89.3 | 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 Munchon?
Now 21.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 27.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Munchon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Munchon?
Local time is 18:46. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Munchon?
Munchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Munchon?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Munchon located?
It is at 36.04758, 126.79352 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Munchon in?
It is in South Korea.