Location & Surroundings
Simokchi is a pass in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 225 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jangheung, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 315 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 46 km away.
Also known as: 시목치 · Sinmok-chae
Overview
Simokchi is mountain pass in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
It is located in South Jeolla, South Korea.
Basic Data
- Country South Korea
- Located in South Jeolla
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 44' 25" N, 126° 59' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 225 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:41
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
시목치
Weather in Simokchi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simokchi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.2 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 | 18.5 | 1.2 | 347 | 88 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 1.4 | 331 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 8 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 162 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 744.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 0.3 | 241 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 174.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 0.9 | 69 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 2.9 | 97 | 62 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.1 | 140 | 47 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 738.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.8 | 0.5 | 177 | 86 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 59 | 88 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 110 | 64 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 254 | 63 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 572.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 1.2 | 349 | 91 | 1,018.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 52.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simokchi?
Now 18.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 Simokchi today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Simokchi?
Local time is 02:41. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Simokchi?
Simokchi is a pass.
What is the elevation of Simokchi?
DEM 225 m.
Where is Simokchi located?
It is at 34.74028, 126.98556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simokchi in?
It is in South Korea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry