Location & Surroundings
Sanchon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nangen, 11 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 240 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: 산촌
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° 25' 5" N, 127° 16' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 194 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:18
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
산촌
Weather in Sanchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
3.9 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 19.3 | 3.9 | 349 | 33 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 1.9 | 359 | 63 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 145.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.1 | 2.1 | 1 | 75 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 2.2 | 356 | 48 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 89.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 3.4 | 341 | 29 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 720.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.2 | 1.5 | 9 | 65 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 147.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.7 | 1.0 | 358 | 63 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.1 | 0.3 | 158 | 48 | 1,022.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 81.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 0.4 | 67 | 46 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 511.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.5 | 0.4 | 7 | 74 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 1.1 | 74 | 78 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 56 | 65 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 68.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 1.0 | 226 | 40 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 660.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sanchon?
Now 19.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 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 Sanchon today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sanchon?
Local time is 21:18. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sanchon?
Sanchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sanchon?
DEM 194 m.
Where is Sanchon located?
It is at 35.41793, 127.26902 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanchon in?
It is in South Korea.