Location & Surroundings
Sin-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, at 248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cheongsong gun, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, 63 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
36° 29' 52" N, 129° 7' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 248 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 179 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:59
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 20.0 | 0.6 | 272 | 33 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.5 | 0.7 | 85 | 81 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 129.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 1.1 | 349 | 86 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 1.6 | 61 | 65 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 3.7 | 90 | 55 | 1,021.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 385.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.7 | 2.0 | 79 | 78 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 61.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 1.4 | 40 | 83 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 2.3 | 72 | 79 | 1,020.5 | 0.39 / 0.42 | 55 | 28.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 2.8 | 102 | 62 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 97 | 428.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.9 | 0.9 | 144 | 93 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 43 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.7 | 1.2 | 241 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.4 | 3.5 | 266 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 5.8 | 257 | 47 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 500.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sin-ch'on?
Now 20.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 20.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 385 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 06:18 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Sin-ch'on?
Local time is 22:59. 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 248 m.
Where is Sin-ch'on located?
It is at 36.49770, 129.11770 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sin-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.