Location & Surroundings
Sŏnam-ch’on is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinju, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Seoul is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: 서남촌
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° 18' 14" N, 128° 15' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:45
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sonam-ch'on
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonam-ch'on, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,020.3 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 16.4 | 0.8 | 36 | 88 | 1,020.3 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 28 | 71 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.1 | 49 | 42 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 708.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 222 | 90 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 166.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 1.2 | 354 | 94 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 3 | 70 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 0.2 | 199 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 730.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 212 | 82 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 169.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.5 | 1.0 | 357 | 86 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 14 | 64 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.5 | 32 | 40 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 670.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 336 | 69 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 156.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 16.7 | 1.3 | 360 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonam-ch'on?
Now 16.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 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 Sonam-ch'on today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Sonam-ch'on?
Local time is 10:45. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonam-ch'on?
Sonam-ch'on is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonam-ch'on?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Sonam-ch'on located?
It is at 35.30401, 128.25920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonam-ch'on in?
It is in South Korea.