Location & Surroundings
Sinchon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwangyang, 3 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 295 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: 신촌
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
34° 56' 48" N, 127° 35' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 246 p/km²
- Built-up 11.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:56
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
신촌
Weather in Sinchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sinchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
5.3 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 26.0 | 5.3 | 87 | 56 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 4.1 | 58 | 75 | 1,020.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 14 | 144.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 2.8 | 34 | 80 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 45 | 62 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 95.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.4 | 80 | 52 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 651.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 2.9 | 58 | 74 | 1,018.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 19 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 1.8 | 20 | 85 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 32 | 60 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 100.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.6 | 1.4 | 131 | 43 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 746.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 344 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 171.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 1.7 | 337 | 80 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 58 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 99.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.2 | 3.2 | 135 | 39 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 738.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinchon?
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 27.2 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Sinchon today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Sinchon?
Local time is 23:56. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sinchon?
Sinchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sinchon?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Sinchon located?
It is at 34.94676, 127.58942 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinchon in?
It is in South Korea.