Location & Surroundings
Sang-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 316 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 3 km to the south. The national capital Seoul is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Wonju Airport, 39 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° 23' 51" N, 128° 24' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 316 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 85 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:36
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 33 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 12.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,022.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 12.7 | 0.7 | 61 | 72 | 1,022.2 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.3 | 0.7 | 40 | 79 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 0.4 | 171 | 51 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 77.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.7 | 244 | 36 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 636.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.7 | 1.1 | 29 | 67 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 108.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 0.9 | 55 | 75 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 76 | 62 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 194 | 45 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 598.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.0 | 1.7 | 61 | 87 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.0 | 1.1 | 80 | 88 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 0.9 | 107 | 78 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 35.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 246 | 65 | 1,018.3 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 62 | 480.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.2 | 0.8 | 127 | 95 | 1,019.6 | 3.78 / 4.71 | 96 | 71.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sang-ch'on?
Now 12.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 22.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 06:28 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Sang-ch'on?
Local time is 02:36. 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 316 m.
Where is Sang-ch'on located?
It is at 37.39760, 128.40020 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sang-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.