Location & Surroundings
Okch’ŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 109 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 235 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 68 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° 35' 51" N, 129° 19' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 109 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:09
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Okch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 17.2 | 1.4 | 276 | 93 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 250 | 72 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 109.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 3.1 | 243 | 52 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 696.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.8 | 265 | 79 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 151.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 3.1 | 273 | 81 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 2.5 | 278 | 60 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 3.2 | 50 | 49 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 655.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 1.7 | 359 | 87 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 127.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.4 | 1.5 | 315 | 85 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 2.4 | 14 | 71 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 106.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 3.0 | 79 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 18 | 683.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 1.0 | 41 | 88 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 145.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.0 | 1.5 | 316 | 91 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okch'on?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 697 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 06:01 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Okch'on?
Local time is 13:09. 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 109 m.
Where is Okch'on located?
It is at 36.59740, 129.32040 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okch'on in?
It is in South Korea.