Location & Surroundings
Sikcheon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 538 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changsu, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: 식천 · Sikch’ŏn
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° 35' 6" N, 127° 28' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 538 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:10
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sikcheon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sikcheon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,019.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.0 | 360 | 74 | 1,019.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 329 | 49 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 557.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 59 | 73 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 121.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.5 | 91 | 70 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.4 | 95 | 68 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 55.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 2.0 | 45 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 100 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.5 | 76 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.4 | 2.0 | 85 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.36 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.3 | 1.1 | 95 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.69 / 1.82 | 100 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 256 | 69 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 336.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 0.8 | 82 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 1.1 | 91 | 92 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.0 | 0.5 | 110 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sikcheon?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 24.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 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 Sikcheon today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Sikcheon?
Local time is 18:10. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sikcheon?
Sikcheon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sikcheon?
DEM 538 m.
Where is Sikcheon located?
It is at 35.58496, 127.47643 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sikcheon in?
It is in South Korea.