Location & Surroundings
Ongcheon is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Andong, 13 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Yechon Ab, 32 km away.
Also known as: 옹천 · Onch’ŏn-dong · Ongch’ŏn-dong · Onchong · Ongch’ŏn
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° 41' 3" N, 128° 42' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 158 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 705 p/km²
- Built-up 12.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:39
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
옹천
Weather in Ongcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ongcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 24.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 477 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,021.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.6 | 2.2 | 32 | 67 | 1,021.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 4.3 | 78 | 56 | 1,019.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 64 | 477.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 1.3 | 68 | 90 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 1.2 | 11 | 96 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.9 | 64 | 70 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.2 | 262 | 40 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 721.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.5 | 1.3 | 80 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.3 | 1.2 | 68 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.0 | 0.6 | 85 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 89 | 36 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 715.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 1.5 | 63 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 152.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 12.6 | 1.1 | 37 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 0.3 | 67 | 68 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 98.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ongcheon?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 24.6 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 477 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 Ongcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Ongcheon?
Local time is 15:39. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Ongcheon?
Ongcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ongcheon?
DEM 158 m.
Where is Ongcheon located?
It is at 36.68427, 128.70223 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ongcheon in?
It is in South Korea.