Location & Surroundings
Sin-ch’on is a settlement in Gangwon-do, South Korea, at 310 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pyeongchang, 25 km to the west. The national capital Seoul is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kangnung Ab, 48 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
37° 22' 39" N, 128° 40' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 310 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,469 p/km²
- Built-up 16.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:09
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
신촌
ko
Sin-ch’on
Weather in Sin-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sin-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 447 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 17.8 | 1.1 | 255 | 74 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 2.5 | 271 | 64 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 447.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 1.2 | 268 | 82 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.0 | 1.1 | 268 | 90 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 1.3 | 259 | 73 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 278 | 54 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 515.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.3 | 1.6 | 58 | 96 | 1,018.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 34 | 133.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 0.9 | 64 | 94 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 0.7 | 72 | 70 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 107.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 287 | 44 | 1,015.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 10 | 741.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.6 | 1.2 | 70 | 94 | 1,018.5 | 0.21 / 0.26 | 11 | 157.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 0.4 | 62 | 95 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.9 | 1.0 | 71 | 73 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 106.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sin-ch'on?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 20.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 447 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 Sin-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Sin-ch'on?
Local time is 15:09. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sin-ch'on?
Sin-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sin-ch'on?
DEM 310 m.
Where is Sin-ch'on located?
It is at 37.37750, 128.67190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sin-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.