Location & Surroundings
Sangch’ŏnjŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 39 m elevation. The nearest larger town is T'aebaek, 40 km to the northwest. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 95 km away.
Also known as: 상천전
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
36° 58' 1" N, 129° 21' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 39 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 139 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:14
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sangch'onjon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sangch'onjon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 16.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
3.9 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 15.6 | 3.9 | 256 | 82 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.5 | 4.3 | 290 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 3.3 | 314 | 49 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 80.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 1.7 | 74 | 37 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 2.9 | 257 | 52 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 10.1 | 2.9 | 262 | 58 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 2.1 | 237 | 60 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 5.1 | 230 | 47 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 603.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.3 | 4.5 | 242 | 70 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 92.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.4 | 3.0 | 279 | 60 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 2.0 | 249 | 63 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 68.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.7 | 85 | 53 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 595.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.6 | 1.0 | 256 | 74 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 81.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sangch'onjon?
Now 15.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 16.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Sangch'onjon today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 22m.
What is the local time in Sangch'onjon?
Local time is 04:14. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sangch'onjon?
Sangch'onjon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sangch'onjon?
DEM 39 m.
Where is Sangch'onjon located?
It is at 36.96700, 129.35210 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sangch'onjon in?
It is in South Korea.