Location & Surroundings
Sinheungchon is a settlement in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, at 270 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Imsil, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 215 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeon Ju Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: 신흥촌 · Sinhŭng-ch’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° 38' 40" N, 127° 19' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 270 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:05
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sinheungchon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sinheungchon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 20.6 | 1.5 | 85 | 73 | 1,020.2 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 326 | 60 | 1,017.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 582.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 1.5 | 94 | 89 | 1,019.2 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 0 | 60.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 83 | 94 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.2 | 48 | 65 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 3.3 | 330 | 40 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 732.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.0 | 1.1 | 30 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 167.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.8 | 1.1 | 41 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 1.0 | 17 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 321 | 37 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 717.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.1 | 0.7 | 97 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 163.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.4 | 1.1 | 99 | 82 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 0.7 | 126 | 60 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 88.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinheungchon?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 582 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 Sinheungchon today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Sinheungchon?
Local time is 17:05. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sinheungchon?
Sinheungchon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sinheungchon?
DEM 270 m.
Where is Sinheungchon located?
It is at 35.64445, 127.32278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinheungchon in?
It is in South Korea.