Location & Surroundings
Puk-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goseong, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 310 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jinhae Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: 북촌
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° 1' 32" N, 128° 23' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 31 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:13
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Puk-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Puk-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 23.8 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.4 | 6.2 | 86 | 52 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 4.7 | 64 | 65 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 2.8 | 0 | 75 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 68 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 69.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.0 | 112 | 56 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 657.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 130 | 85 | 1,014.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 2 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 1.7 | 269 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.9 | 296 | 67 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 86.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 2.7 | 294 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 677.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.6 | 4.1 | 327 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.0 | 2.6 | 322 | 74 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 2.8 | 339 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 3.9 | 7 | 34 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 700.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Puk-ch'on?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 23.8 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Puk-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Puk-ch'on?
Local time is 21:13. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Puk-ch'on?
Puk-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Puk-ch'on?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Puk-ch'on located?
It is at 35.02559, 128.39727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Puk-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.