Location & Surroundings
Sŏch’ŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 60 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Changwon, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Jinhae Airport, 14 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° 16' 4" N, 128° 42' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 60 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,360 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:53
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 10 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Soch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Soch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
7.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (338 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,025.3 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 | 2.0 | 338 | 54 | 1,025.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.5 | 1.9 | 328 | 70 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 8.2 | 1.5 | 316 | 69 | 1,026.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 46.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 1.6 | 309 | 45 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 521.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.8 | 1.1 | 348 | 69 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 64.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.6 | 1.2 | 328 | 75 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.4 | 0.6 | 295 | 69 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 1.3 | 248 | 45 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.2 | 0.4 | 293 | 65 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.5 | 1.6 | 343 | 75 | 1,024.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 1.7 | 330 | 66 | 1,025.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.4 | 309 | 44 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 435.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.9 | 1.1 | 339 | 61 | 1,022.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soch'on?
Now 7.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.5 to 15.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 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 Soch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:54 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 29m.
What is the local time in Soch'on?
Local time is 08:53. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Soch'on?
Soch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Soch'on?
DEM 60 m.
Where is Soch'on located?
It is at 35.26778, 128.70861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soch'on in?
It is in South Korea.