Location & Surroundings
Sŏnch’ang is a settlement in Jeollanam-do, South Korea, at 60 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Haenam, 48 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 380 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jeju International Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: 선창 · Sensōkumi · Sŏnch’anggumi · Sŏnch’ang-ni
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
34° 8' 53" N, 126° 30' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 60 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 189 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:54
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
ko
선창
ko
Sŏnch’ang
Weather in Sonch'ang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonch'ang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.5 | 79 | 70 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 3 | 74 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 182.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 60 | 78 | 1,017.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.9 | 37 | 73 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 96.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 3.4 | 268 | 71 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 677.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 8.0 | 341 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 147.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 4.9 | 356 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 5.1 | 6 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 97.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 0.6 | 351 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 746.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 344 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 0.2 | 358 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 5.4 | 95 | 71 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 94.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 4.1 | 109 | 69 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 741.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonch'ang?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Sonch'ang today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Sonch'ang?
Local time is 20:54. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonch'ang?
Sonch'ang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonch'ang?
DEM 60 m.
Where is Sonch'ang located?
It is at 34.14806, 126.51139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonch'ang in?
It is in South Korea.