Location & Surroundings
Munchon is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masan, less than 2 km away. The national capital Seoul is about 275 km to the north.
Also known as: 문촌 · Munch’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
35° 6' 54" N, 126° 48' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:18
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
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 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 28.8 | 1.9 | 348 | 40 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 160 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 170.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 1.0 | 95 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 110 | 67 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 90.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 2.2 | 332 | 45 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 711.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 0.5 | 261 | 82 | 1,018.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 34 | 141.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 49 | 90 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 122 | 70 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.1 | 4.0 | 314 | 64 | 1,017.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 80 | 600.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 349 | 91 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 94.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 31 | 93 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 18 | 74 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 82.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.3 | 1.6 | 1 | 34 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 695.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Munchon?
Now 28.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 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 06:19 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Munchon?
Local time is 02:18. 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 15 m.
Where is Munchon located?
It is at 35.11507, 126.81539 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Munchon in?
It is in South Korea.