Location & Surroundings
Sinchon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 41 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jeongeup, 3 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 220 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 35 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
35° 35' 50" N, 126° 57' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 41 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 96 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:15
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 10 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 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 22.0 | 0.3 | 95 | 76 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 3.4 | 313 | 58 | 1,017.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 618.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 34 | 93 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.6 | 34 | 94 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.4 | 27 | 73 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 334 | 49 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 609.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 101 | 83 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 126.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 126 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.7 | 1.5 | 107 | 74 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 119 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 216.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 0.3 | 253 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 2.2 | 104 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 2.42 / 2.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.9 | 1.4 | 81 | 96 | 1,008.8 | 22.03 / 24.45 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinchon?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 06:19 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Sinchon?
Local time is 16:15. 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 41 m.
Where is Sinchon located?
It is at 35.59715, 126.95054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinchon in?
It is in South Korea.