Location & Surroundings
Sŏnjŏn is a settlement in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, at 36 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chinju, 25 km to the north. The national capital Seoul is about 305 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sacheon 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
34° 58' 0" N, 128° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 36 m
- Timezone Asia/Seoul
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,355 p/km²
- Built-up 9.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Won (KRW)
- Phone Prefix +82
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:15
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sonjon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sonjon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
3.8 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 18.6 | 3.8 | 17 | 89 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 4.1 | 20 | 71 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 3.2 | 42 | 51 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 742.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.7 | 354 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 169.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 2.8 | 13 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 3.6 | 24 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 102.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 4.0 | 34 | 49 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 741.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 3.4 | 18 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 165.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.5 | 3.4 | 16 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 3.8 | 26 | 68 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 100.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 3.4 | 46 | 50 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 736.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 3.1 | 45 | 74 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 163.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.0 | 3.9 | 20 | 86 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sonjon?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 26.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Sonjon today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sonjon?
Local time is 12:15. Time zone: Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sonjon?
Sonjon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sonjon?
DEM 36 m.
Where is Sonjon located?
It is at 34.96667, 128.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sonjon in?
It is in South Korea.