Location & Surroundings
Pŏlttŭm is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yesan, 7 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 100 km to the north. The nearest airport is Seosan Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: 벌뜸
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° 40' 49" N, 126° 46' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Polttum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Polttum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 22.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 16.8 | 1.3 | 157 | 78 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 183 | 74 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 41.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.9 | 308 | 70 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 472.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.8 | 301 | 84 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 0.7 | 220 | 88 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 255 | 76 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 5.0 | 330 | 45 | 1,016.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 7 | 642.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.6 | 1.1 | 287 | 63 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 193.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.4 | 0.8 | 204 | 73 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 0.4 | 248 | 63 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 3.6 | 329 | 50 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 755.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.4 | 0.3 | 13 | 77 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 189.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.5 | 0.9 | 121 | 81 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 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 Polttum?
Now 16.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 22.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Polttum today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 33m.
What is the local time in Polttum?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Polttum?
Polttum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Polttum?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Polttum located?
It is at 36.68040, 126.76930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Polttum in?
It is in South Korea.