Location & Surroundings
Okcheon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yecheon, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 170 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 20 km away.
Also known as: 옥천
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° 42' 35" N, 128° 33' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 61 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:18
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
옥천
Weather in Okcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
13.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (23 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 13.9 | 1.1 | 23 | 83 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 84 | 70 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 135 | 46 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 693.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.8 | 0.1 | 55 | 87 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 128.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 1.0 | 31 | 95 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 0.6 | 83 | 74 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 220 | 50 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 669.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.3 | 0.8 | 359 | 82 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 127.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.4 | 0.6 | 309 | 92 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 29 | 73 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.1 | 190 | 46 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 596.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 83 | 79 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 122.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.4 | 1.6 | 45 | 94 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okcheon?
Now 13.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Okcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Okcheon?
Local time is 14:18. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Okcheon?
Okcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okcheon?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Okcheon located?
It is at 36.70976, 128.55314 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okcheon in?
It is in South Korea.