Location & Surroundings
Pon-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 168 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hadong, 12 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 275 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 28 km away.
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° 10' 29" N, 127° 47' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 168 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:33
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Pon-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pon-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 23.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 18.9 | 0.7 | 100 | 91 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 74 | 91 | 1,019.2 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 69 | 85 | 1,020.7 | 0.18 / 0.27 | 89 | 35.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 2.2 | 130 | 61 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 456.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 0.5 | 106 | 85 | 1,018.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 70 | 68.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 120 | 86 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 1.2 | 153 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.87 / 0.91 | 100 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.6 | 2.6 | 299 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 5.39 / 6.30 | 7 | 135.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.8 | 2.7 | 301 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 107.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.1 | 3.2 | 307 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.9 | 2.5 | 325 | 41 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 79.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 322 | 26 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 672.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.3 | 2.1 | 317 | 56 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 116.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pon-ch'on?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 23.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 457 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 Pon-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 29m.
What is the local time in Pon-ch'on?
Local time is 02:33. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Pon-ch'on?
Pon-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Pon-ch'on?
DEM 168 m.
Where is Pon-ch'on located?
It is at 35.17472, 127.78583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pon-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.