Location & Surroundings
Poch’ŏn is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 154 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wonju, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is 88 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 16 km away.
Also known as: 보천
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
37° 17' 43" N, 127° 55' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 154 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,155 p/km²
- Built-up 11.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:25
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 32 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
보천
ko
Poch’ŏn
Weather in Poch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
15.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 15.9 | 1.2 | 132 | 86 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.6 | 0.9 | 107 | 93 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 0.7 | 244 | 70 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 275 | 43 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 740.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.4 | 0.5 | 114 | 69 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 177.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.3 | 1.2 | 71 | 75 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 0.5 | 68 | 60 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 0.8 | 238 | 38 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 737.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.8 | 1.5 | 100 | 71 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.7 | 1.6 | 90 | 90 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.2 | 92 | 58 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 105 | 39 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 689.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.1 | 1.8 | 84 | 76 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 143.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poch'on?
Now 15.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Poch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Poch'on?
Local time is 03:25. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Poch'on?
Poch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Poch'on?
DEM 154 m.
Where is Poch'on located?
It is at 37.29530, 127.91860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poch'on in?
It is in South Korea.