Location & Surroundings
Panchon is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masan, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 280 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 7 km away.
Also known as: 판촌
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
35° 3' 37" N, 126° 47' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,162 p/km²
- Built-up 27.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:49
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
판촌
Weather in Panchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Panchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 25.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 25.1 | 3.0 | 333 | 62 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 346 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.4 | 340 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 2.0 | 12 | 65 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 88.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.5 | 313 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 711.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.1 | 0.1 | 33 | 77 | 1,014.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 13 | 154.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 58 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 38 | 75 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 83.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.3 | 4.8 | 286 | 58 | 1,012.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 7 | 684.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 329 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 146.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 5.2 | 349 | 66 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 5.9 | 3 | 43 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.2 | 7.0 | 344 | 37 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 722.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Panchon?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 25.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 712 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 Panchon today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Panchon?
Local time is 00:49. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Panchon?
Panchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Panchon?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Panchon located?
It is at 35.06041, 126.79708 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Panchon in?
It is in South Korea.