Location & Surroundings
P’yŏngch’on is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 13 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jangheung, 17 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 335 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 67 km away.
Also known as: 평촌
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
34° 32' 12" N, 126° 57' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 13 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 154 p/km²
- Built-up 10.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:14
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
평촌
ko
P’yŏngch’on
Weather in P'yongch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for P'yongch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 24.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,011.9 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 | 21.9 | 2.3 | 23 | 68 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 4.4 | 167 | 62 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 744.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 236 | 74 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 171.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 2.3 | 25 | 79 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 4.0 | 66 | 70 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 142 | 59 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 736.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 77 | 77 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 162.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 3.3 | 52 | 78 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 3.3 | 62 | 67 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 3.0 | 178 | 64 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 702.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 313 | 81 | 1,018.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 116.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 343 | 87 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.6 | 1.9 | 35 | 73 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 89.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in P'yongch'on?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 24.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 P'yongch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in P'yongch'on?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is P'yongch'on?
P'yongch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of P'yongch'on?
DEM 13 m.
Where is P'yongch'on located?
It is at 34.53667, 126.95306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is P'yongch'on in?
It is in South Korea.