Location & Surroundings
Sinchon is a settlement in Gwangju, South Korea, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masan, 5 km to the east. The national capital Seoul is about 270 km to the north. The nearest airport is Gwangju Airport, 3 km away.
Also known as: 신촌 · Sinch’on
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° 8' 18" N, 126° 46' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,543 p/km²
- Built-up 30.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:54
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 53 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 18.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 19.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
3.5 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 18.1 | 3.5 | 353 | 66 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 5.8 | 359 | 30 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 528.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.1 | 2.2 | 1 | 59 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 149.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.3 | 2.0 | 16 | 66 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.9 | 3.2 | 13 | 45 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 4.6 | 2 | 32 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 727.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.5 | 1.7 | 7 | 60 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 153.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 1.4 | 61 | 62 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.5 | 1.6 | 82 | 49 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 2.1 | 90 | 48 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 500.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 1.7 | 86 | 61 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 1.7 | 35 | 67 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 1.5 | 71 | 60 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 71.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinchon?
Now 18.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 11.3 to 19.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 06:26 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Sinchon?
Local time is 14:54. 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 18 m.
Where is Sinchon located?
It is at 35.13847, 126.77485 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinchon in?
It is in South Korea.