Location & Surroundings
Sinchon is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naju, 4 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 280 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kwangju Ab, 10 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° 2' 39" N, 126° 45' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 108 p/km²
- Built-up 9.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:42
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places 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 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,021.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.0 | 0.9 | 3 | 71 | 1,021.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 1.0 | 39 | 84 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 38 | 70 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 1.9 | 282 | 46 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 747.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 0.6 | 200 | 72 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 195.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 47 | 84 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 2 | 70 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 3.9 | 301 | 47 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 744.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 1.0 | 326 | 76 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 181.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.4 | 9 | 84 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 11 | 64 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 100.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 5.0 | 353 | 42 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 735.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.1 | 1.9 | 349 | 84 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 111.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinchon?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.3 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 747 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 06:12 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Sinchon?
Local time is 04:42. 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 5 m.
Where is Sinchon located?
It is at 35.04418, 126.76332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinchon in?
It is in South Korea.