Location & Surroundings
Obongchon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 44 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yeonggwang, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 250 km to the north. The nearest airport is Muan International Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: 오봉촌
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° 20' 44" N, 126° 28' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 44 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 135 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:54
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
오봉촌
Weather in Obongchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obongchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 19.6 | 2.7 | 128 | 79 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 119 | 63 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 74.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 4.0 | 337 | 52 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 594.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 2.7 | 55 | 67 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 116.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.5 | 56 | 70 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 2.7 | 109 | 74 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 31 | 69 | 1,018.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 98 | 211.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 68 | 77 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 41.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.9 | 2.3 | 61 | 85 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 95 | 72 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 3.7 | 320 | 58 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 688.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 2.2 | 15 | 81 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 151.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.7 | 1.7 | 58 | 82 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obongchon?
Now 19.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 24.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Obongchon today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Obongchon?
Local time is 11:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Obongchon?
Obongchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Obongchon?
DEM 44 m.
Where is Obongchon located?
It is at 35.34560, 126.47028 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obongchon in?
It is in South Korea.