Location & Surroundings
Pŏtchae is a settlement in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Seosan, 22 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 110 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Taean, 21 km away.
Also known as: 벗재
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° 46' 10" N, 126° 12' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 136 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:25
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Potchae
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potchae, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,018.2 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 | 21.0 | 1.8 | 112 | 76 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 3.9 | 60 | 69 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 5.0 | 348 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 702.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 4.9 | 321 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 170.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 4.5 | 337 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 3.6 | 21 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 3.9 | 357 | 57 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 702.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.7 | 348 | 70 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 170.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 2.2 | 56 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.9 | 97 | 60 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 297 | 56 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 713.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 34 | 70 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 167.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 2.5 | 144 | 74 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potchae?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 23.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Potchae today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Potchae?
Local time is 12:25. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Potchae?
Potchae is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potchae?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Potchae located?
It is at 36.76940, 126.20420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potchae in?
It is in South Korea.