Location & Surroundings
Sang-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 827 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Seoul is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 53 km away.
Also known as: 상촌
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
37° 16' 53" N, 128° 55' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 827 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:27
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
상촌
ko
Sang-ch’on
Weather in Sang-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sang-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,016.6 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 | 22.9 | 1.3 | 293 | 51 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.4 | 1.8 | 249 | 86 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 98.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.9 | 2.0 | 258 | 74 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.7 | 1.4 | 276 | 60 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 1.2 | 25 | 56 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 566.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 0.8 | 34 | 96 | 1,018.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 45 | 129.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.7 | 0.4 | 339 | 95 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 62 | 74 | 1,017.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 15 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 1.0 | 50 | 62 | 1,015.7 | 0.58 / 0.59 | 56 | 600.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 0.8 | 104 | 96 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 28 | 118.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.4 | 0.8 | 202 | 96 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.1 | 70 | 78 | 1,019.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 107.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 3.4 | 64 | 62 | 1,018.4 | 0.10 / 0.15 | 52 | 694.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sang-ch'on?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 Sang-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 32m.
What is the local time in Sang-ch'on?
Local time is 01:27. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sang-ch'on?
Sang-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sang-ch'on?
DEM 827 m.
Where is Sang-ch'on located?
It is at 37.28150, 128.92610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sang-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.