Location & Surroundings
Orichon is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheorwon, less than 2 km away. The national capital Seoul is 75 km to the south. The nearest airport is Seoul Air Base, 86 km away.
Also known as: 오리촌
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
38° 12' 41" N, 127° 13' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 620 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:31
- Sunrise 06:55
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 10 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
오리촌
Weather in Orichon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Orichon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 8.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 106 W/m2.
Temperature
5.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,021.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.42 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 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 259 | 38 | 1,021.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.9 | 0.8 | 272 | 50 | 1,020.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.9 | 2.6 | 195 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 100 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.7 | 1.1 | 125 | 86 | 1,016.9 | 0.30 / 0.42 | 100 | 12.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orichon?
Now 5.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 8.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 106 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orichon today?
Sunrise around 06:55 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 10h 38m.
What is the local time in Orichon?
Local time is 09:31. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Orichon?
Orichon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Orichon?
DEM 188 m.
Where is Orichon located?
It is at 38.21131, 127.23260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orichon in?
It is in South Korea.