Location & Surroundings
Okch’ŏn is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Beolgyo, 27 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 330 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 33 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
34° 36' 29" N, 127° 23' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:40
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ko
옥천
ko
Okch’ŏn
Weather in Okch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 21.0 | 4.2 | 37 | 80 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.4 | 39 | 72 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.5 | 146 | 59 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 730.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 169 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 174.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 2.2 | 338 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 40 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.4 | 121 | 53 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 743.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 262 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 173.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 3.6 | 44 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 4.1 | 57 | 67 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 99.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 3.7 | 119 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 745.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 4.7 | 73 | 73 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 171.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 3.8 | 39 | 77 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okch'on?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 Okch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Okch'on?
Local time is 09:40. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Okch'on?
Okch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okch'on?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Okch'on located?
It is at 34.60809, 127.38827 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okch'on in?
It is in South Korea.