Location & Surroundings
Sŏ-ch’on is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 86 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kurye, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 265 km to the north. The nearest airport is Yeosu/Suncheon Airport, 45 km away.
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° 14' 0" N, 127° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 86 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 9.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:25
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in So-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for So-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 19.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
7.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,021.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 21 | 67 | 1,021.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 0.5 | 160 | 58 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 244 | 37 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 627.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.7 | 1.2 | 35 | 66 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.3 | 1.6 | 19 | 58 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 1.2 | 354 | 44 | 1,024.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 70.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 293 | 35 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 566.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.3 | 1.8 | 80 | 64 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 103.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 13.6 | 2.1 | 82 | 73 | 1,026.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.0 | 2.6 | 95 | 61 | 1,026.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 4.3 | 107 | 48 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 583.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.7 | 3.6 | 100 | 80 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.5 | 3.0 | 104 | 85 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in So-ch'on?
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 7.8 to 19.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 So-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in So-ch'on?
Local time is 11:25. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is So-ch'on?
So-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of So-ch'on?
DEM 86 m.
Where is So-ch'on located?
It is at 35.23333, 127.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is So-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.